▷ [Only 24h Left] Strategic Communications Manager

Division Name:
Customer Strategy and Communications

Position No:
37585

Closing Date:
2025-10-30 5:00 PM

Location:
East Perth

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time

About the Job

About the role

Shape the Future of Public Transport Communications

As Strategic Communications Manager, you will lead the development and execution of marketing and communications strategies that strengthen the PTA’s brand and promote public transport across Perth and regional Western Australia.

You will manage a team delivering customer-focused campaigns across digital and traditional platforms, ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality content. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, as well as oversight of contracts, budgets, and key relationships.

We’re seeking a qualified professional with experience in integrated communications, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering effective, customer-centric outcomes.

About You

To excel in this role, you should possess:

- Tertiary qualification in marketing, advertising or other relevant discipline.

- Significant experience in managing customer focussed integrated communication campaigns.

- High degree of competency in team management.

- Experience managing performance issues.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to consult effectively and provide high-level advice to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You can expect.

- Collaborative Environment:You’ll join a diverse, talented team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

- Health and Wellbeing programsincluding access to a free 24/7 onsite gym.

- Subsidised corporate apparel and glasses.

- Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

- Make a Meaningful Impact– driving results that connect communities and shape the future of public transport.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Sophie Oliver, Manager Customer Communications on (08) 9326 2113 for specific information about the role.

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.

A written application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and the relevant expertise you will bring, with reference to the Job Description Form.

Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

Please note

RAMS will be unavailable from 5:00 am Saturday 25 October 2025 to 10:00 pm Sunday 26 October 2025 (AWST) for planned maintenance. Applicants will have no access during this period, and any adverts due to close then have been extended by 24 hours to avoid impact.

All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.

Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPC’s will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.

The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) is responsible for the operation ofall bus, train and ferry public transport services in the greater metropolitan area under the Transperth brand. It also operates public transport services in regional centres, operates roadcoach and rail passenger services to regional area under the Transwa brand, and administersSchool Bus Services (SBS).

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