Senior Manager, External Communication and Public Relations

6 days ago

Wodonga, Victoria, Australia Mars (New) Full time
At Mars Petcare, we believe pets make the world a better place. Our purpose is to create a better world for pets and we're looking for an experienced communications leader to help us tell that story.If you're passionate about purpose-driven brands and advocating for pet parents, this is your opportunity to lead high-impact external communications, brand PR, and reputation-building initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.As a senior member of our Mars Pet Nutrition Corporate Affairs team, you'll lead the strategy and execution of external communications and public relations that amplify our reputation, purpose, and business priorities. You'll play a key role in promoting the iconic brands loved by pet parents across Australia and New Zealand, including PEDIGREE, WHISKAS, ADVANCE, OPTIMUM, DINE and SCHMACKOS.This is a high-impact role where your expertise in brand PR, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management will shape how our brands are experienced externally, driving earned media, building trust, and accelerating brand growth by creating meaningful connections with pet parents. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping Mars Pet Nutrition's external presence, delivering both proactive and reactive communications across key initiatives, managing media and agency relationships, and crafting narratives that engage pet parents, customers, stakeholders, and the wider community.Please note, this role will require occasional travel to Wodonga and New Zealand. Applications close midnight on Wednesday 1 October 2025. **What will be your key** Develop and execute integrated campaigns that showcase Mars' purpose and sustainability commitments, progress, and impact, building trust with stakeholders and reinforcing our efforts in sustainability and pet nutrition and wellbeing.10+ years' experience in corporate communications, brand PR, and reputation management, with a track record of delivering impact in large organisations and FMCG environments. Strong media and agency relationships across ANZ, with proven ability to drive earned coverage and shape brand narratives.Experience in fast-paced consumer, agency, or FMCG environments.Resilient, adaptable, and passionate about pets and purpose-driven storytelling.At Mars, our Associates are at the heart of everything we do. In this role you will:A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars.
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