Communications Advisor - M3R

Play a pivotal role shaping the public face of Melbourne Airport's third runway project by driving high-impact media and community communications.

Melbourne Airport is Australia's largest 24-hour airport, and welcomes more than 33 million passengers each year, while supporting tens of thousands of jobs.

To keep Victoria connected, Melbourne Airport is undertaking a significant expansion, including construction of a third runway.

This role is part of the media and communications team, working across media relations and digital delivery and community activations to support delivery of the third runway project.

Liaising closely with journalists and various external and internal stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in the execution of media events, project updates and communication with nearby communities.

Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport - our culture, values, and what makes us unique.

• Manage media enquiries by drafting timely, high-quality responses and liaising with journalists about the third runway (including some out-of-hours work)
• Develop content including speeches and briefing notes for senior leaders and internal communications
• Create content to inform communities about project milestones or consultation opportunities
• Support the community engagement team with the delivery of public events
• Draft media releases for key project milestones
• Provide support to the business in crisis management situations
• Work with the digital team to draft and create engaging social media posts, manage social media interactions, and maintain website content

• Tertiary qualification in Communications or Journalism
• Demonstrated experience writing clear, concise copy for media or customer-facing organisations
• Proven ability to work well under pressure as part of a team and with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work proactively and reactively, making recommendations to ensure timely and appropriate outcomes
• Thorough understanding of the evolving digital landscape and opportunities this presents for Melbourne Airport
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Solid understanding of media and digital channels, including social media and emerging opportunities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Exposure to issues-rich environments
• Experience developing communications to reach broad and diverse audiences

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace.

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA and provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background.