Communications Manager

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Corporate and Indigenous Affairs is the voice of Coles Group internally and externally. We collaborate with stakeholders across our business to better connect and deliver for our customers and each other. By working together, we further strengthen the trust and relatability our brands are known for across Australia.

**About the role**:
Step into a dynamic, high-impact role with Coles as a Communications Manager on a 9-month, fixed-term, full-time contract. This is a unique opportunity to drive inspiring PR campaigns that bring Coles’ brand to life for our customers. You’ll lead innovative external communications, promoting our seasonal customer campaigns, new product launches, digital experiences, store developments, community projects, Flybuys loyalty initiatives, diversity and inclusion programs, and more.

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**Why this role?**:
Work for a recognised, evolving brand in a supportive, collaborative team that values new ideas and fresh perspectives. This role offers direct exposure to our senior leaders and a chance to make a real difference across diverse aspects of Coles’ business.

If you’re a PR Manager, Account Director, Communications Manager, or Senior Communications Manager with the passion to drive meaningful campaigns and deliver top-notch coverage, we’d love to hear from you

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**What you'll do**:
Reporting to our National Communications and Media Manager you'll:

- Generate media and communications activity to enhance Coles' reputation.
- Leverage and build your network in traditional and emerging media to secure coverage and promote our brand stories.
- Partner with our corporate and indigenous affairs, customer, commercial, digital and people and culture teams to enhance Coles’ reputation and promote new initiatives.
- Bring fresh, creative thinking to our seasonal campaigns working with our PR agency to bring these to life.
- Manage Coles ambassadors, develop media releases, prepare plans and briefings for executives, pitch to journalists and engage influencers.

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**About you and your skills**:
With a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a media and/or communications function inhouse or at an agency, you'll have tertiary qualifications in communications/marketing/journalism, with exceptional writing and communication skills.

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**You'll also have**:

- A solid background in PR, with a network of media contacts in broadcast, print, and digital.
- A deep understanding of how newsrooms operate, confidence in pitching, and skill at landing stories.
- A proactive approach to planning campaigns well in advance and collaborating seamlessly with internal teams.
- Passion for making an impact, thinking creatively, and inspiring positive media and community engagement.
- Experience working for a sizeable FMCG/Retail organisation, ideal not mandatory.

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**What’s in it for you?**:

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Flexible working options**:We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- ** Office perks**: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- ** Discounts**:Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- ** Reward through recognition**: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- ** Opportunities for learning and development**: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- ** Paid parental leave**: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- ** Investment in your future**:Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

**About the recruitment process**:
Job ID: 139493

Employment Type: Fixed Term