You'll play a hands-on role managing our PR function, driving team planning and execution, and ensuring consistent and engaging communications across the business. This position requires someone calm under pressure, highly organised, and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the PR team (two direct reports), ensuring strong team planning, prioritisation, and delivery.
• Oversee day-to-day media relations particularly across consumer media including story pitching, press office management, and proactive media engagement.
• Coach and mentor the PR team, building capability and confidence in pitching and execution.
• Partner closely with the Head of Comms and Corporate Affairs on internal communications during the integration.
• Deliver the internal newsletter and contribute to wider internal comms initiatives.
• Help develop the 2026 communications and media plan, ensuring strong processes and systems are in place for next year.
• Support occasional early-morning or weekend media activities when required.

About You

• Strong background in Public Relations either in-house or agency with experience leading or managing teams.
• Proven ability to pitch to media and manage a high-performing press office.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with a focus on systems and process improvement.
• Calm, pragmatic, and confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Able to work autonomously and adapt quickly to change.
• Ideal backgrounds: media, consumer brands, property, or technology. Former journalists who've moved in-house are highly regarded.
• Experience in corporate affairs and internal comms is an advantage.

The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact, transitional role within one of Australia's most recognisable media and technology brands. You'll play a pivotal role in setting the team up for success in 2026 while leading through a period of transformation.