AddressWhy Newcastle Airport
Want to transform our region? It starts with one.
Every individual makes a big difference at Newcastle Airport. Be part of a transformational business and an agile team working as one to connect the region to our nation and the world. Your ideas are heard, and every individual contributes to our ambitious future plans: to be the airport the region deserves. Guided by our values and through our authentic and collaborative culture, our work directly benefits our local community, driving domestic and international tourism and making our region more successful and diverse.
At Newcastle Airport every person makes a big impact.
About us
Newcastle Airport, the second busiest Airport in the state, is experiencing the most exciting period of its 70-year history as it grows in size, aspiration, and influence.
There’s never been a better time to join one of the region’s most dynamic teams that is making a difference. Guided by its deeply held purpose of ‘being the airport the region deserves', the organisation has emerged as a stronger, bolder, and more ambitious business than before the global pandemic.
In the last two years, the airport has secured 121 million in Federal funding for a new terminal and a runway upgrade that will cater for long haul international flights. It has connected to to 6 new destinations, including Cairns and Adelaide, with Singapore now in sight. It has expanded to encompass a world class Defence and Aerospace precinct, brought forward major works on its 2036 Masterplan and was named the 2021 Major Airport of the Year.
About the role:
As our Public Relations (PR) and Communications Officer, you'll be at the forefront of developing and executing strategic PR and communication initiatives to bolster Newcastle Airports brand reputation and achieve business targets. Collaborating closely with the Executive General Manager Marketing and Communications and the Office of the CEO, you'll drive impactful engagement across various channels, leveraging strong content to convey Newcastle Airports key messages effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Communication: Develop and implement proactive media and PR strategies across multiple platforms to enhance communication effectiveness and brand reputation management.
Media Coordination: Take charge of all media inquiries, conducting research and gathering information to craft timely and accurate media responses, statements, and releases.
Stakeholder Engagement Support: Assist in developing and implementing advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies and provide support to the CEO and Executive General Manager Marketing and Communications.
Crisis Management: Handle crisis and issue management effectively, maintaining the organisation's reputation and ensuring transparent communication during challenging times.
Content Creation: Research, write, and prepare applications, award submissions, and policy documents to align with Newcastle Airports strategic objectives and enhance its corporate image.
Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivate positive relationships with key stakeholders, maintaining a comprehensive database to support the company's growth and development.
Event Management: Manage PR-related events such as service launches and stakeholder engagements, ensuring seamless execution and maximum impact.
Government Engagement: Support the Executive General Manager and CEO in preparing government briefs, presentations, and delivery of engagement strategies to drive strategic outcomes.
If you're ready to drive impactful communication strategies and contribute to Newcastle Airports success story, join us as our Public Relations and Communications Officer.
About You:
Are you a dynamic communicator with a passion for shaping public perception and driving strategic engagement? We are seeking a Public Relations and Communications Officer who embodies excellence in media, communications, and stakeholder relations.
As our ideal candidate, you will possess formal tertiary qualifications in Media, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, providing you with a solid foundation for success in this role. With a minimum of three years' experience in corporate communications, you have a proven track record of managing comprehensive communications strategies and maintaining an organisation's brand reputation.
Your extensive understanding of media management, including issues handling and navigating the evolving media landscape, equips you to effectively shape our organisation's narrative. Your experience in leading the coordination and development of submissions, policy position statements, and advocacy materials demonstrates your ability to effectively promote our organisation's objectives.
With highly developed interpersonal skills, you excel in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, communities, and private sectors. You have the ability to understand the broader political, social, and organisational landscape, allowing you to offer strategic advice and remain focused on achieving tangible results.
Our values: Trust | Engaged | Committed | Accountable | Results-driven
Our values aren’t just words on a page, they are a core part of our DNA. We live and breathe them every day, from making strategic decisions right through to the daily support that we provide to our passengers and visitors
Why work for Newcastle Airport:
- Energetic, values-driven and supportive culture: there’s always a buzz in our team, we’re agile and authentic and we walk the talk when it comes to our values. Our people are ego-free, collaborative, and dynamic.
- A powerhouse for the region: we are a transformational business, growing fast with the development of our new international terminal and our Astra Aerolab, an uplifting and world class defence, aerospace and innovation precinct.
- More than profit: your hard work directly benefits your local community and connects our region to the world. You will make a significant impact in the success of the Hunter by driving domestic and international tourism and increasing diversity, to help us be the airport the region deserves.
- Wellbeing matters: looking after you is key to our success. We prioritise flexibility with hybrid working from home arrangements, flexible hours, and extra paid leave. Join our corporate fitness program, access mental health and wellbeing initiatives and enjoy opportunities to grow.
- Serious about sustainability: we’re committed to enriching the future for our people, our place and our planet. We’re investing over $2 million in sustainable practices, with ambitious goals of carbon neutrality, a five Green star rating for new buildings, and solar energy systems to become an industry leader in environmental social governance.
Want to know more?
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Katy Van Maastricht - HR Business Partner: **************@newcastleairport.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your cover letter and resumé.
