Regional Communications Specialist at Kent

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Public relations, Journalism, Marketing, Content creation, Relationship building, Influencing, Social media, Photography, Video production, Energy sector knowledge, Written communication, Verbal communication, Strategic thinking

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. Our Purpose and Beliefs: As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet: We PLAY BIG We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE We are built on INFINITE THINKING Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 34 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. The Opportunity: Kent is recruiting a Regional Communications Specialist to join our global Corporate Communications and Advocacy team on a permanent basis. This newly created role offers a strong opportunity to build a career within a specialist global communications function in a fast-paced, international energy business. Based in Perth, you’ll be embedded in the central global team within a key market. Your role is to ensure global communications reflect regional insights by building relationships, gathering content, and providing local context to support impactful, market-relevant messaging. Reporting to a Global Communications Director, you’ll collaborate on content, campaigns, events, and media support. Acting as the link between regional activity and global output, you’ll play a critical role in shaping accurate and credible communications. This role suits someone looking to grow and make an impact. You’ll join a high-performing global team, gain exposure to major initiatives including M&A and brand campaigns, and take on increasing responsibility as you develop. In this role, the ideal candidate will bring: * A warm, confident and naturally personable communication style – you build rapport quickly and find it easy to connect with people across different levels and backgrounds. * Genuine curiosity about the energy sector and a desire to develop your knowledge of the industry, your regional market and the communications landscape within it. * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to summarise, contextualise and communicate information clearly and with good judgement. * A proactive, self-starting approach – you actively look for stories, opportunities and insights rather than waiting to be directed, and you bring energy and enthusiasm to your work. * Comfort working with significant autonomy whilst remaining a committed, visible and collaborative member of a remote global team. * A genuine willingness to travel, both within your region and periodically to the central team and other markets It would be an advantage if you have: * Some experience or study in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field. * Any exposure to the energy, engineering or industrial sectors – candidates with relevant industry background will be given priority consideration. * Experience in a role that involved building relationships and influencing people, even outside a formal communications context. * Familiarity with social media platforms used in a professional or organisational context. * Any experience with content capture, photography, video or basic content creation tools * Speak an additional language Benefits: * Attractive salary & benefits * Work/Life balance friendly workplace * Health & Wellbeing Program * Employee Assistance Program * Inclusion & Belonging Program * Health insurance discount * Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years. * Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team * Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage. We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today! Kent | The Energy Within Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. Don’t wait, Apply NOW! About you: Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet: We PLAY BIG We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE We are built on INFINITE THINKING Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us [https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs]: Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Responsibilities

The Regional Communications Specialist will act as a link between regional activities and global output to ensure communications reflect local insights. They will collaborate on content, campaigns, events, and media support while reporting to the Global Communications Director.