Senior Copywriter at Telstra

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Copywriting, Creative Concepts, Campaign Generation, Brand Voice Maintenance, Content Writing, Research Skills, Collaboration, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Proofreading, Customer-Focused, Critical Thinking, Idea Generation, Writing Trends, Engaging Content, Media Writing

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 29 Nov 2025 11:59pm Job Title Senior Copywriter Job Summary Job Description You may not have heard of Belong, but you’ll know our parent company, Telstra. Who is Telstra We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice. What We Offer Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business. Purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) As far as telcos go, Belong is a blast to write for. The brand has a playful tone, the business champions great creative work and the in-house creative team needs a seasoned senior copywriter. You’ll have strong conceptual abilities and the ability to write engaging copy for any channel. We need you to turn complicated jargon into something your mum could understand and come up with concepts that grab our customers’ attention while delivering the right message to them. Maybe you’re an ad agency copywriter who’s sick of the five-to-nine grind. Maybe you’re an in-house copywriter who’d like to move house. Maybe you’re a glorious conceptual-copywriting-content-smashing-unicorn (I can dream). If any of this feels familiar, let’s chat. Responsibilities include: Turning briefs into effective creative pieces that connect with customers and get the job done (usually encouraging people to stick with us or convincing them to give us a go). Generating campaign concepts and rolling out copy across various mediums. Maintaining Belong’s brand voice across all materials Writing engaging and informative content that people want to read. You’re confident in doing your own research and chatting to internal experts to get the lowdown. Playing nice with other creatives. We’re a tight-knit bunch who are gentle with constructive feedback and work together to make the work better. (Eye-rollers, prima donnas and pooh-poohers need not apply.) Collaborating with other stakeholders – you’ll be supporting a bunch of different teams with diverse skill sets Working autonomously and managing your time. Must haves: Strong folio of creative concepts and writing 6-10 years working as a professional copywriter Experience writing across all media. You’ll be comfortable writing long and short copy, scripts, eDMs, social posts, blog posts, packaging copy, landing pages and passive-aggressive office signs about cleaning the microwave. Idea generation skills. You generate a variety of concepts for every brief. You’re always looking for new angles and fresh ways to express an existing campaign thought. A customer-first mindset. You’ll approach briefs wearing our customers’ shoes and you’re curious about what makes people tick (…and read, and buy) Clear, critical thinking skills. You cut through the noise and get to the heart of an issue. You’re a simplifier, not a complicator. Obsession with keeping up to date with creative work, writing trends and what’s making waves in the world. All the usuals – spectacular attention to detail, ability to juggle priorities and manage tight timelines, godlike proofreading skills. Please attach your resume/cv, cover letter and portfolio of your work when applying to allow for a more thorough review of your qualifications and experience We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams

Responsibilities

The Senior Copywriter will turn briefs into effective creative pieces that connect with customers and generate campaign concepts across various mediums. They will maintain Belong’s brand voice and collaborate with internal teams to produce engaging content.