Manager Corporate Communications, PR

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Qantas Airways Limited Full time

Seize a rare opportunity to be part of the PR and Media team for the national carrier- Drive awareness, emotional engagement and support for the Qantas brand and its varied business initiatives through external media and stakeholder engagement.- Full-time permanent role, located at our Mascot corporate campus.

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. In our high performing culture, our people are given the opportunity to make things happen. We do this with trust and support, and in return we expect ownership and results.

The Manager, Corporate Communications (PR & Publicity) will be a creative and media-savvy thinker who can help generate and support communications strategies that engage media, inform consumers and build brand awareness and generate interest in Qantas Airways.

The role will manage and coordinate strategic communications, drive PR and Publicity projects, provide strategic advice on emerging issues, work with the broader media team on crisis management and stakeholder engagement.

You will be comfortable working in a fast paced and ever-changing environment and be able to think and act quickly and offer up different ways of thinking to bring fresh ideas to life. You will be quick to respond to reactive opportunities and be proactive at identifying opportunities to showcase the Spirit of Australia.

You will regularly draft press releases, statements, Q&As, briefings for interviews, responses to media enquiries and pitches and will also monitor daily operations and business and draft media reports on corporate communications projects.

Working in the Qantas Group Corporate Communications team, this role also includes involvement in broader Qantas Group communication activities, including crisis and issues management.

What you’ll bring to the role:
- Tertiary qualified in PR, communications, journalism or other relevant discipline and/or at least seven years industry experience- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a keen eye for a story- Demonstrated experience at supporting media campaigns at a regional and national level (including major metro dailies, online, TV and radio) on complex and sensitive issues- Issues and crisis management experience a plus- Experience in helping to executive external communications strategies (e.g. creative campaigns, PR projects)- Ability to absorb complex information quickly and to distil widely accessible messages- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to liaise with and build rapport with stakeholders from a variety functions at every level internally and with external partners- Demonstrated high level organisation skills and strong initiative- Ability to deal with fast-paced environments and excel under pressure.- Ability to absorb complex information quickly and distil to widely accessible messages.- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.- Ability to quickly and competently prepare communications material for a wide range of audiences and purposes- An ability to work outside of normal business hours and a willingness to travel as required

Experience and Qualifications:
- 7+ years experience in public relations, communications or similar.- Tertiary qualifications in public relations, communications or similar.
- Why Qantas?_
- You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully._
- There are many different opportunities across the Qantas business, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas._
- The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel._- We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays._- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 14 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees._- We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships._- We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan._

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story - get in touch today.

Applications close: Wednesday 19 April 2023



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