Communications & PR Specialist

Employsure; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Extended leave

Profit sharing

Health voucher

Education assistance

Social club

Job summary

Peninsula in Sydney is seeking a Communications & PR Specialist to amplify press coverage, manage media relationships, and expand the ANZ market presence across the region.

You will lead media relations, develop integrated content calendars with PR, CRM, SEO, and client-facing channels, and produce press releases, op-eds, quotes, and case studies to boost visibility.

Join a global brand with opportunities for career growth, education support, and perks that reward high performance and dedication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a dedicated corporate communications, PR, or growth marketing role.
• Proven commercial acumen with the ability to conduct market and competitor research to drive data-informed communication strategies.
• Exceptional project management skills as an organised self-starter who can autonomously juggle multiple corporate priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A highly collaborative, adaptable work style with a strong "can-do" attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for innovation, operational efficiency, and a track record of delivering high-impact communication results.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations activities end-to-end, managing everything from creative ideation to post-coverage analysis.
• Partner with internal business leaders to extract insights and develop integrated content calendars across PR, CRM, SEO, and client-facing channels.
• Produce high-quality corporate content including press releases, op-eds, executive quotes, and case studies for brand visibility and LLM training initiatives.
• Drive digital PR, website visibility and backlink campaigns while overseeing owned social media to hit growth KPIs.
• Build and maintain strategic commercial partnerships with industry peak bodies to expand ANZ presence.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Market research

Job description

At Peninsula, we’re proud to be aGreat Place to Workcertified company - our people stay because they are rewarded, valued, and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world's largestprivately-ownedbusiness services groups, we're a market leader in HR, Employment Relations, and Health & Safety advisory.

We support tens of thousands of businesses in the ANZ Region to thrive - giving them the tools, advice and confidence to manage their people and safety right.

Join a market-leading global brand as a Communications & PR Specialist in our Sydney office. This role is a critical pillar of our growth and marketing team, allowing you to amplify press coverage, own key media relationships, and expand our market presence across the ANZ region.

What will your day look like?

• Lead media relations activities end-to-end, managing everything from creative ideation to comprehensive post-coverage analysis and executive reporting.
• Partner with internal business leaders to extract insights and develop integrated content calendars across PR, CRM, SEO, and client-facing channels.
• Produce high-quality corporate content including press releases, op-eds, executive quotes, and case studies that drives brand visibility and supports LLM training initiatives.
• Drive digital PR, website organic visibility, and backlink acquisition campaigns while overseeing owned social media channels to achieve target growth KPIs.
• Build and maintain strategic commercial partnerships with industry peak bodies to expand the company's market presence across the ANZ region.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a dedicated corporate communications, PR, or growth marketing role.
• Proven commercial acumen with the ability to conduct comprehensive market and competitor research to drive data-informed communication strategies.
• Exceptional project management skills as an organised self-starter who can autonomously juggle multiple corporate priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A highly collaborative, adaptable work style with a strong "can-do" attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for innovation, operational efficiency, and a track record of delivering high-impact communication results.

Why join Peninsula:

You will be joining a global brand with local impact, offering strong career development opportunities across ANZ and beyond.

• Performance Bonus: Be rewarded for your personal results in this role.
• Enhanced Leave: Start with up to25 daysleave in your first year and earn more as your career grows—up to31 daysafter 5 years!
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with anannual bonus.
• Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn$1000and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
• Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into management, training and beyond!
• Education Assistance Program: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
• Bright Exchange: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
• Health & Wellness:Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!
• Social Club:Enjoy monthly events to stay connected and have some fun along the way!

At Peninsula,we careabout creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.