Public Affairs Coordinator

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private health insurance

Family vehicle discounts

Hybrid work arrangement

Onsite gym

Free parking

Career development

Volunteer days

Parental leave benefits

RewardsHub access

Job summary

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd. in Port Melbourne seeks a Public Affairs Coordinator to shape and share Toyota's story across Corporate, Lifestyle and Motoring portfolios.

You will develop and deliver engaging communications, build strong media relationships, and support impactful public relations initiatives that enhance our reputation. We’re recruiting two opportunities: one Permanent and one max-term until October 2027, with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs, communications, marketing, project management or strategy, highly regarded.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Understanding of the Australian automotive industry and sales/marketing disciplines, plus key media stakeholders, advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of PR and communications strategies across Corporate, Lifestyle & Product streams.
• Coordinate PR activities, campaigns, events and social media aligned with Toyota's objectives.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of media materials, including press releases and media kits.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with media representatives, agencies and talent to maximise brand exposure.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and agencies to identify and exploit PR and social opportunities.
• Monitor budgets, performance metrics, and reporting for PR and social activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance ROI of public affairs activities.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Project management

Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Arts, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Employee Benefits

• Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance excluding fuel
• Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $1,900
• Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts
• Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office
• Wellness facilities - free onsite gym, end of trip facilities
• Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe
• Genuine career development: promotions, rotations and paid professional membership
• Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched workplace giving program
• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and Superannuation paid on unpaid Parental Leave
• Access to Toyota's RewardsHub - explore, manage and customise your benefits to suit your lifestyle

What you’ll contribute

At Toyota, we're driven by a commitment to creating meaningful connections with our customers, communities and stakeholders. As a Public Affairs Coordinator, you will play a key role in shaping and sharing Toyota's story. Working across our Corporate, Lifestyle and/or Motoring portfolios, you'll develop and deliver engaging communications, build strong media relationships, and support impactful public relations initiatives that enhance our reputation, mitigate issues and strengthen our brand presence. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how Toyota is represented in the market, helping to connect our purpose, products and people with the audiences that matter most. We're currently recruiting for two opportunities (One Permanent and One Max term until October 2027) within our Public Affairs team based at Port Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of public relations and communications strategies including but not limited to Corporate, Lifestyle & Product streams.
• Coordinate PR activities, campaigns, events and social media related activity that align with Toyota's sales and marketing objectives.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of media materials, including press releases, media kits and communications assets.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with media representatives, agencies and talent to maximise brand exposure.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams and agency partners to identify and execute PR and social opportunities that support broader business initiatives.
• Monitor, maintain and report on budgets, performance metrics, PR and social activities to support planning and forecasting processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance the effectiveness and return on investment of public affairs activities.

Your attributes

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Arts, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in public affairs, communications, marketing, project management or strategy, highly regarded.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• An understanding of the Australian automotive industry and sales and marketing disciplines, as well as key media stakeholders, will be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women. Please review Work180 website for further information.

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