Renee J.

Internal Communications Adviser | MCPRA | Focused on employee experience, DEIB and wellbeing

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About

I’m in my element when I'm telling brand stories through strategic communications, with a keen interest in improving employee experience through engaging, inclusive comms. With a background in corporate events management, partnerships, and freelance copywriting, I bring a varied skillset and outlook to each role. As a proud West Australian, I am fortunate to have worked with a range of wonderful West Australian based organisations in the professional sporting, not-for-profit, digital agency, and insurance sectors.

Experience

  • Internal Communications Adviser at RAC WA
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    As a strategic communications business partner, I collaborate with SMEs and leaders to deliver inspiring, informative and people‑focused internal communications. I translate complex initiatives into clear and engaging messages that support organisational strategy, culture and employee engagement, and act as a trusted adviser to leaders on effective communication approaches. - FY26 Q2 Living the RAC vision award winner - FY24 Elevate leadership development program participant - Inclusion Council member - Reconciliation working group member - RAC Stars committee member

  • HBF Health (Contract · 1 yr 3 mos)
    • Internal Communications Consultant - Transformation
      Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 · 4 mos

    • Internal Communications Officer - Transformation
      Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr

      Provided strategic internal communications support for HBF’s multi‑year digital transformation program as part of the Business Adoption team. Translated complex technical information into clear, engaging communications to support change adoption, including communications planning, content development, leader messaging and Teams Live events. My role included developing and contributing to strategic communications plans, writing articles, filming and editing video content, taking photos, developing graphics, updating the intranet and working closely with my colleagues in the change and learning teams.

  • Copywriter at Renee Jones Creative
    Oct 2017 - Jul 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Curated compelling copy for a range of clients, from carpet wholesalers to surgeons and everything in between. I worked with businesses to tell their brand stories through website copy, blog posts and social media content in a clean, concise and captivating way.

  • Surf Life Saving Western Australia (Full-time · 5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Events & Partnerships Officer
      Jul 2019 - Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Planned and delivered a portfolio of large‑scale events for Surf Life Saving WA, including 500+ person gala dinners, award ceremonies and corporate functions. Managed fundraising initiatives such as Boardies Day and the street appeal, delivered all associated communications, including social media copy, and worked closely with corporate partners to deliver event activations and sponsorship commitments. Events I coordinated: - SLSWA Awards of Excellence (2016 - 2021) - Coastal Bravery Awards, presented by Surf Life Saving WA (2017 inaugural year - 2021) - Life and Hall of Fame Member Dinner (2017 - 2021) - SLSWA Nipper & Youth Awards presented by Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA (2020 inaugural year - 2021) - SLSWA Summer Launch (2016, 2017, 2018) - SLSWA BeachSAFE Street Appeal (2016, 2017)

    • Marketing & Events Officer
      Jun 2016 - Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Marketing: - Development of communications plans and associated content for events. - Design and development of engaging content for a range of channels, including social media and the SLSWA website. - Coordination and creation of on-brand collateral for events and campaigns. Fundraising Activities: - Introduction of "SLSWA Flag Pins" for sale - BeachSAFE Appeal campaign (2016, 2017) - Boardies Day (2016, 2017)

  • Office Administrator at Perth Wildcats & Perth Lynx
    Jan 2014 - May 2016 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    I was the first point of contact for the Red Army, corporate stakeholders, clients, and visitors of the Perth Lynx and Perth Wildcats. Some highlights included: - Organisation of merchandise for sale at activations and games; - Development of an induction manual for new staff; - Assisting with promotion of merchandise sales; - Press conference audio recording, editing and distribution to media; - Copywriting for Wildcats website, members eNews and corporate events; and - Event planning.