Adviser Corporate Communication, Pr & Publicity

• Challenge yourself to drive awareness and support for the Qantas brand and key business and customer initiatives through proactive external media engagement and issues management
• Take an opportunity to increase brand awareness of Qantas Airways
• 12 month fixed term contract, located at Qantas Head Office in Mascot

Qantas was started by aviation pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit alive in our people today. Throughout our 103 years, Qantas has maintained an unwavering commitment to the safety of our customers, our people and our aircraft. Here’s your opportunity to join a fast-paced team and play a key role in bringing that safety commitment to life through storytelling, events and campaigns.The Adviser Corporate CommunicationPR & Publicity will be a creative and media-savvy thinker who will support the delivery of the communication strategy to engage media, inform consumers, build brand awareness, and generate interest in Qantas Airways. You will supporting business-led initiatives, project management, reactive media management, project support for broader team, and supporting the senior leadership team within PR. Working in the Qantas Group Corporate Communications team, this role also includes involvement in broader Qantas Group communication activities, including crisis and issues management.You'll have:

• Tertiary qualified in PR, communications, journalism or other relevant discipline
• Proven experience in employee/internal communication, or in a similar role, in a high-pressure environment
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a keen eye for a story
• Demonstrated experience at supporting media campaigns at a regional and national level (including major metro dailies, online, TV and radio) on complex and sensitive issues
• Ability to absorb complex information quickly and to distil widely accessible messages
• Strong knowledge of key themes resonating with corporate Australia and globally
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to liaise with and build rapport with stakeholders from a variety functions at every level internally and with external partners
• Literacy and proficiency in a range of computer applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Good working knowledge of design and brand guidelines, desktop publishing and print production
• Proven organisational aptitude with emphasis on attention to detail

Why Qantas?You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.Application close: Tuesday, 16th April 2024Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.