Communications Advisor - Hawthorn East
We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.
About the team
Corporate and Indigenous Affairs is the voice of Coles Group internally and externally. We collaborate with stakeholders across our business to better connect and deliver for our customers and each other. By working together, we further strengthen the trust and relatability our brands are known for across Australia.
About the role
A new opportunity for a Communications Advisor has arisen within our close-knit and energetic Corporate & Indigenous Affairs team. If you're an excellent writer, love finding new ways to tell stories and thrive in an agile fast paced environment where no two days are the same, read on!
Applications close Wednesday 6th August.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to Senior Manager Strategic Communications & PR, you’ll be empowered to develop and execute national media consumer campaigns to enhance and protect Coles’ reputation.
Focusing on Coles Liquor, we need your help telling our customers about new product launches, consumer campaigns, sustainability initiatives, store openings, awards, partnerships and promotions.
A typical day will involve working with the Liquor team to develop PR opportunities, writing media releases, pitching stories, building relationships with journalists and key internal stakeholders, and monitoring and reporting on media performance.
What you bring
With 3+ years’ experience, you’re a proactive PR Agency Account Manager or an in-house Communications Advisor. Your sweet spot is consumer PR and you’re known for your exceptional writing skills, creative thinking, and your ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
You’ll also need
• Proven ability working in a proactive media relations capacity
• Experience in liaising effectively with journalists and acting as spokesperson if required
• Experience developing and implementing engaging campaigns through a variety of mainstream, online and social media channels
• Tertiary qualification in media, communications, journalism or equivalent.
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What’s in it for you?
- Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
About the recruitment process
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au
Job ID: 160578
Employment Type: Full time