External Communications Manager

This is a high-impact position where you will lead all external communications for a multinational company across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

You will manage media relations, act as a spokesperson, and represent the company in front of customers, media and industry stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a strategic communications plan, producing compelling content for our channels, organising high-profile events, and coordinating crisis communications when required.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual Communications Plan with clear, measurable objectives.
• Manage and strengthen media relations across the region, serving as a spokesperson as part of a global 24/7 team.
• Liaise with customer communications teams to ensure alignment and support for joint initiatives.
• Produce engaging and high-quality written and visual content for the company's channels, including employee communications and digital platforms.
• Organise high-profile events such as product briefings, demonstrations, and senior executive engagements with government and industry stakeholders.
• Manage PR agencies and communications suppliers to ensure effective delivery of activities.
• Support crisis communications in tight coordination with the company's global communications organisation.
• Support regional leaders with speeches, public appearances, and social media contributions.
• Ensure alignment with APAC and global communications through accurate reporting, planning, and content contributions.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional who brings both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive well-rounded communications experience (strategy, media relations, content creation, events, internal communications, brand, and social media).
• Strong background in journalism and/or corporate communications ideally within the aviation or aerospace sector.
• Exceptional English writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, impactful messaging.
• Proven ability to interact confidently with journalists, senior executives, government officials, and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and thrive in a dynamic international environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, proactive, and self-starting approach.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, as well as occasional travel to Singapore/Europe.
• Familiarity with CRM and publishing tools is an advantage.

The company offers a holistic framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes, including meaningful benefits that support your health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and bank balance.

• Flexible working options including work from home, 9 day fortnights and flexible days.
• Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers.
• Generous parental leave entitlements.
• Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation.
• Novated leasing options with two providers.
• A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning.

The company recognises that diversity strengthens its workforce and is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Diversity is key to the company's ability to work cohesively as a team regardless of age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.