VIE 2027- External Communications Advisor (m/f)

Work Initiatives; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific Limited is seeking an External Communications Advisor (VIE) based in Bankstown, Australia. You will join the Communications team and act as the main external communications interface across the Pacific region, supporting all divisions (Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Defence & Space) with regional media and events.

Your duties include coordinating press materials, shaping content strategy for multi‑channel publishing, managing media relations in Australia, New Zealand

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications or a related discipline.
• Experience in project management, multimedia production and copywriting.
• Fluent in English and French; strong media relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Communications Director for the Pacific region across all divisions.
• Coordinate external communications materials and media relations in AU/NZ and Pacific Islands.
• Drive multi-channel content strategy and manage calendars; assist with events and travel.
• Collaborate with regional and central teams to align messaging.

Skills

Project management

Multimedia production

Copywriting

Media relations

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Google Workspace

Salesforce CRM

Marketing Cloud

Drupal

Wordpress

Adobe Premiere

Canva

Job description

VIE 2027- External Communications Advisor (m/f)

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) is a unique international program sponsored by the French Ministries of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function. The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria. VIE Main Requirements:

European Union citizens (plus Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Monaco), graduates up to and including 28 years old (a V.I.E mission can begin no later than the day of the twenty-ninth birthday). Have fulfilled military obligations for their country, if any. Must be registered on the Mon Volontariat International website before the age of 28.

For more information: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/ (in English, German, Italian and Spanish). The contract duration of this VIE is between 12 to 24 months. A VIE for an External Communications Officer (F/M) has arisen within Airbus in Bankstown (Australia).

You will join Communications. Join the Airbus Communications team and help showcase our activities across the vibrant Pacific region! Based in Bankstown, you will play a pivotal role as the main external communications interface, supporting all divisions (Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Defence & Space) across regional media and dynamic events.

Tasks & Accountabilities Your main tasks will include: Support Airbus’ Communications Director function in the Pacific Region across all business divisions (Commercial Aircraft, Airbus Helicopters, Defence and Space) , covering Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands.

Act as the main External Communications point of contact for Airbus, attending regular meetings with local Sales, Marketing, and Internal Communications teams based in Brisbane, while identifying on-site communication opportunities and risks. Maintain ongoing remote meetings with the Communications Director (Sydney), regional teams (Singapore), and central teams (Toulouse and Marignane). Write and coordinate the validation of external communications materials (press releases, social media posts).

Drive Airbus’ content strategy in the Pacific region through multi-channel publishing (Airbus website, newsroom, Social Media Channels, Hub) and define data-driven strategies aligned with objectives. Help maintain calendars up to date for the Pacific Region, Region, and Central (RADAR). Oversee multimedia production (photo/video capture and editing) and tailored copywriting for social media.

Manage day-to-day media relations with Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands press, alongside continuous media and social media monitoring. Analyse external communication performance metrics using appropriate tools and attend corporate events and media launches. This role will involve occasional travel for business (when support is required for special occasions or airshows) in Australia, overseas in the Pacific region (New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji) and Asia-Pacific (Singapore) and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

Required Skills You have the following skills and experience: Degree in Communications or a related discipline.

A first experience in project management, Skills in multimedia production (photo/video editing), copywriting, and media relations. (apprenticeships and internships included). Desirable knowledge of the following tools (or similar):

Google WorkspaceSalesforce CRM, Marketing CloudDrupal, WordpressAdobe Premiere Unicepta, Stream, Piwik HootsuiteCanva, Capcut, Indesign, Illustrator In addition you are capable to demonstrate the following skills: Problem-solving orientation and strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. A genuine interest in learning about Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific region, the regional media landscape, and Airbus activities. Language Skills:

Fluent / bilingual level of English. Fluent / bilingual level of French. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Australia Pacific Limited Employment Type:

VIE, VISC Experience Level: Entry Level

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