Corporate Communications Manager

**Overview**

This is a brand new and exciting role within the growing Corporate Affairs team that will drive the corporate communications strategy for the business

**About us**

Sportsbet's purpose is to bring excitement to life for its customers and we do this by over-delivering on excitement through serious fun, disrupting the status quo and living our values. We’re a flexible, progressive, open-minded, and inclusive employer with over 7,000 cool, clever and curious people around the world. As part of the Flutter Group, we’re a global player, but in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin we’re tight knit, with 1,000 of us bringing excitement to life every day.

Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools

**About the role**

Reporting into our new General Manager of Corporate Affairs, the purpose of this role is to provide communications expertise to support on building the corporate brand of Sportsbet, with a communications, stakeholder and media strategy that protects and enhances the reputation of the business. Sportsbet operates in a highly complex and ever-changing sector. There is high scrutiny from media, regulators and other stakeholders as the industry adapts to massive changes in technology and innovation, consumer preferences and competitive forces.

Key responsibilities include:

- Develop and execute a suite of corporate communication materials and assets that articulates and build awareness of our corporate brand with a broad range of external stakeholders
- Play a role in preparing key corporate publications and external submissions whilst work closely with marketing to ensure public facing corporate communication broadly aligns with the desired public image
- Develop and manage effective relationships with influential media stakeholders and be the key PR contact for all non-consumer business issues
- Drive positive corporate media for Sportsbet, and the industry in conjunction with Responsible Wagering Australia, with a focus on supporting Sportsbet’s external regulatory messages
- Work closely with internal communication team to ensure key messaging pillars on business strategy, ESG, policy and other issues are communicated impactfully, creatively and regularly
- Provide regular and expert advice to the business and Corporate Affairs on reputation, media relations and communication issues

**About You**

Naturally, we’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills and experience in developing impactful communication assets. Along with this someone who has:

- Experience in corporate communications role, ideally with in-house and/or agency background
- Strong understanding of - and networks in - the Australian media environment
- Demonstrated capacity in crafting varied communications assets creatively (press releases, factsheets, presentations, Q&A materials)
- Track record in delivering communication projects and managing media announcements end-to-end, with positive outcomes
- Experience in dealing with complex issues and/or crisis management

In summary, we are looking for a pro-active, flexible person who understands the importance of building reputation as a business growth driver. You want to advance your career but also enjoy your work, learn from smart people and you’re energised by the challenge of being part of a future-thinking organisation.

**The Perks**

We work hard and play hard, so along with a very competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus, we will also provide you with:

- 25 days annual leave (a whole extra week of holidays)
- Genuine flexible working policy with an $500 work from home office allowance
- Best in class Parental Leave program with 6 months paid leave for Primary Carers and Circle In membership
- Discounted gym memberships, free breakfast and loads of event and conference tickets
- TV screens in the office constantly playing live sports, matches and races
- Weekly concierge service including free massages, manicure/nail appointments and soon to be barber - all onsite
- Daily fresh fruit, sparkling water and Kombucha on tap FREE in the office (did we mention we have a bar fridge for Thursday night drinks?)
- Access to Headspace App and an employee assist program
- Free merch including t-shirts, SB branded coffee keep cups (Frank Green might we add) and much more
- Tailored career development programs, as well as a commitment to developing Thought Leader and Specialist Talent programs

We’re a flexible, progressive, open-minded, and inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are
- that’s why we assess behaviours, learning agility and expertise to ensure all types of experiences are considered for our roles.