Communications Coordinator

Casella Family Brands; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Casella Family Brands is seeking a Communications Coordinator to help bring our brands, people and stories to life. You’ll support internal and external communications, PR activity, partnerships and events across a portfolio of iconic wine and spirits brands.

Working closely with the Head of Communications, this hands-on role offers exposure to corporate communications, brand PR and internal communications, plus event management.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in communications or PR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally and work some evenings when required.
• A degree in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate media sample send-outs, tastings, gifting and logistics.
• Maintain media contacts, coverage trackers and reporting.
• Monitor and distribute media coverage to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with day-to-day PR campaigns and communications activity.
• Manage budgets and stock reconciliations.
• Support the delivery of internal communications across multiple channels.
• Own the quarterly company newsletter, including story sourcing and copywriting.
• Keep company communication platforms and intranet content up to date.
• Support planning and delivery of events, activations and brand/product launches.
• Coordinate suppliers, logistics and stakeholder communications.
• Assist in the execution of sponsorships and partnership programs.
• Manage partner deliverables and activation requirements.
• Maintain communications, events and partnership calendars.
• Coordinate wine sample submissions for reviews and key industry opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Design, Winemaking and Cellar Door teams.

Job description

We're looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our team and help bring our brands, people and stories to life.

Working closely with the Head of Communications, you'll support internal and external communications, PR activity, partnerships and events across a portfolio of iconic wine and spirits brands. This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to corporate communications, brand PR, internal communications and event management.

If you're a proactive communicator who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging content and delivering memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

You’ll work across some of Australia's most recognised wine and spirits brands, including the world's most loved wine brand, [yellow tail], our premium wine portfolio, and the award‑winning Morris of Rutherglen whisky and fortified range.

What You’ll Be Doing

PR & Media

• Coordinate media sample send-outs and tastings, gifting and logistics.
• Maintain media contacts, coverage trackers and reporting.
• Monitor and distribute media coverage to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with day‑to‑day PR campaigns and communications activity.
• Manage budgets and stock reconciliations.

Internal Communications

• Support the delivery of engaging internal communications across multiple channels.
• Own the quarterly company newsletter, including story sourcing and copywriting.
• Keep company communication platforms and intranet content up to date.

Events, Partnerships & Activations

• Support the planning and delivery of events, activations and brand/product launches.
• Coordinate suppliers, logistics and stakeholder communications.
• Assist in the execution of sponsorships and partnership programs.
• Manage partner deliverables and activation requirements.

Planning & Coordination

• Maintain communications, events and partnership calendars.
• Support planning, reporting and campaign administration.
• Coordinate wine sample submissions for reviews and key industry opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Design, Winemaking and Cellar Door teams.

About You

• You're a highly organised communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys a variety of tasks where no two days are the same.

You’ll Bring

• 1-3 years' experience in communications or PR,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Confidence in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Experience in wine, spirits, FMCG, hospitality or tourism will be highly regarded.
• A degree in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally and work some evenings when required.

Location

• Modern office in St Leonards, Sydney – located 2 mins from St Leonards station.
• Work‑from‑home Wednesdays.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to build your experience while working with some of Australia's most recognised and respected beverage brands. You'll gain broad experience across communications, PR, events and partnerships, while helping bring iconic brands and stories to life.

Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this role.