Address12mth Fixed term contract
Fantastic career opportunities
Hybrid Flexible Environment
The Opportunity
The Public and Media Relations chapter exists to build Woolworths Group’s brand and support its reputation as Australia’s most trusted retailer - creating better experiences for customers, team members and communities for a better tomorrow. The Media and PR Manager will provide strategic communications advice and tactical execution on projects as well as proactive and reactive Media Relations.
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
What you'll do
Lead the development and delivery of communication plans to support and positively promote Woolworths Group initiatives.
Provide strategic media advice to manage reputation and risk
Develop and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders positively influencing business decisions to maximise community trust and enhance our reputation
Media focal point for key projects/areas of responsibility including drafting and clearing media responses with key internal stakeholders
Closely monitor media, stakeholder and regulatory landscape to identify and share emerging opportunities and risks with key stakeholders
What you'll bring
- 6+ years of Public Relations and Media Engagement experience - agency or in-house
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results within strict deadlines, including practical knowledge and experience working within the national 24-hour media cycle
Exceptional relationship-building capabilities, managing stakeholders and agency
Ability to contribute to the development of overall communications strategy, key short, medium and long term communications plans
A genuine self starter who proactively seeks new opportunities and better ways of doing thing
What you'll experience
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
A progressive and flexible WFH policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
Get your Woolies worth through team member benefits across all of our brand.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #Hybrid #work180.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
