Media Manager

Help us deliver a better tomorrow

Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We're delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We're moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.  

About the opportunity

The Media Manager is a key member of the Media and PR team which has responsibility for protecting and enhancing Australia Post's reputation and its social licence to operate.

The Media Manager will respond to reactive media inquiries, create enterprise-wide positions and develop corporate media announcements. 

What you'll deliver with us

Key to success in this busy role will be working collaboratively across the broader Communications team, enterprise and with external media. You will build effective relationships at all levels of the business and develop a deep understanding of business needs and stakeholder audiences.  

This position will work to maintain best-in-class media practices.

You'll also

• Work with senior leaders to develop reactive positions to respond to media enquiries
• Work with the business to identify and mitigate reputational issues and prepare and deliver communications as a spokesperson
• Collaborate across the enterprise to deliver and implement AP's media strategy around key enterprise announcements
• Support Senior Media Manager in building and maintaining contact with external media bodies and proactively managing relationships
• Support in delivering and managing key projects, whole-of corporation issues, campaigns, tools and channels

About You

You are curious about current news and issues and the expectations of the broader community. You work well individually and also as part of a supportive team in a fast-paced environment. You like working with diverse stakeholders, are a strong writer and have excellent interpersonal skills. You understand how the media works and are focused on best-practice communications approaches. You are comfortable juggling multiple priorities and have the ability to adapt when things need to change quickly. 

You'll also need
 

• More than 5 years' experience in corporate media relations in a large complex organisation
• Experience in reactive media and issues management, including responding as a company spokesperson
• Strong understanding of a wide variety of media channels and techniques
• Experience in media relations systems, processes and measurement

How we'll deliver for you

• Career Development:
  We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you to build a rewarding career
• Work-Life Balance
  : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional needs
• Employee Wellbeing:
  We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees, providing resources and support to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

We're delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. 

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team o

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