Woolworths

Senior Communications Manager - Media Relations

• Key communications role within the Woolworths Group Newsroom capability with specific focus on Media Relations 
• Full time permanent role
• Sydney based role with flexible working

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 a 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.

The Opportunity

This role represents a unique opportunity for a media and corporate affairs professional with at least 8 years experience to play a key role within the Group’s Newsroom function and work across the the media and communications needs of

Australia’s largest retailer. This role is primarily focused in the Newsroom capability on supportingthe Group’s media response across a range of announcements and media engagements. It supports the Group Communications leadership in providingcounsel to key stakeholders across the Group and assists with oversight of day-to-day media enquiries managed by the team.  

What you'll do

• Become a trusted partner across the business and within Group Communications- by providing strategic communications advice and outstanding tactical delivery on short and long term reputation challenges and opportunities - with a core focus, but not limited to, media engagement. 
• Foster open, responsive and transparent relationship with media on proactive announcements to deliver positive earned outcomes 
• Be a trusted support to the Group Communications leadership, particularly the Head of Media Relations and Head of Newsroom  providing insights and advice to support the delivery of plans for the wider business
• Collaborate with other functions within the Group Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability function (internal communications, Government Relations, Content & Events, supplier engagement and Sustainability)  to ensure end to end alignment ofactivity and consistency of messaging with  all stakeholders
• Support the growth and development of team members while providing guidance and oversight on their work

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in Media Relations and Corporate Affairs and ideally understanding and experience in Internal and supplier communications.
• Experience working in a high demanding in-house media press office, with ongoing shifting priorities
• Experience responding to issues and crisis situations
• Pitching and securing positive media coverage
• Developing short, medium and long term strategic communications plans in support of business initiatives or in response to issues 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

What you'll experience

We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team!

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
• A business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
• A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere' policy that gives you the opportunity to harmonise work, life and your wellbeing
• Parental Leave provisions and various leave types, including but not limited to Study Leave and Sports Representation Leave

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.