PR Advisor (12-month fixed term contract)

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Name PR Advisor (12-month fixed term contract) Site / Location Australia Post, Cleveland Street Ref # 12376608 Entity Australia Post Opening Date 17-Oct-2025 Suburb Redfern Work Type Fixed Term Full Time Length of Assignment 12 months

Description & Requirements

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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.   

Help us deliver like never before  

We're hiring for a PR Advisor to play a key role in enhancing Australia Post’s reputation and social licence to operate.
You’ll be at the heart of storytelling at Australia Post, uncovering and amplifying the positive stories that shape our brand and connect us with communities across the country. You’ll work across the business to bring key social and PR campaigns to life, using both established and emerging channels to deliver a bold, integrated external communications strategy. 

Collaboration is key in this role. You’ll build strong relationships with teams across the enterprise, gaining a deep understanding of their goals and audiences. Your ability to connect, influence and communicate will help ensure our stories are not only heard, but truly resonate.
  
Working alongside passionate PR professionals who are committed to making our team truly best-in-class. This is your chance to collaborate, innovate, and help shape the voice of Australia Post, where your ideas and energy will make a real impact every day. 

This is 12-month fixed term opportunity 

What you’ll deliver with us  

• Manage the positive pipeline of news stories from across the enterprise and amplify these across a number of existing and new channels with the goal to build AP's positive reputation
• Support the PR team in maintaining the calendar of yearly PR activity across the enterprise
• Work closely with the BU Communications Partners to identify PR opportunities 
• Execute the PR communication plans in line with best practice
• Accountable for supporting the PR Manager on the distribution of daily updates to the business of media coverage, where an issue arises early identification and notification is required
• Maintain positive working relationships with PR agencies
• Actively participate in enterprise-wide programs of work and campaigns

About You

You’re a communications professional with experience in public relations and social media, ideally within a large, complex organisation. You’re naturally curious about current affairs and the socio-political landscape, and you know how to turn complex issues into compelling stories. You bring a strong understanding of media channels, best-practice communications, and social media strategy, plus a keen interest in industries like eCommerce, logistics and digital services. You’re confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable juggling multiple priorities, and always ready to measure the impact of your work.
  
You’ll also bring  

• Proactively maintain Media contact lists and biographies 
• Support the work in focusing on measurement of the impact and sentiment of media campaigns 

How we’ll deliver for you   

At Australia Post, we believe in investing in our people and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Here’s 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 prioritize 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 on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au. 

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