- Pay
- A$39–58k
- Where
- Canberra, England, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Make your mark as a Communications Account Manager in the PR & Communications sector, based in Canberra.
Government relations and corporate reputation work in Canberra runs at a different pace to anywhere else in Australia.
Decisions here ripple out fast, and the organisations getting it right need people who can manage client relationships with precision while keeping pace with a news cycle that never really switches off.
This particular employer is an established name in PR & Communications, the kind of enterprise operation with 250+ staff and the structure to match.
Large-scale projects, clear frameworks, and a career path that's actually mapped out rather than improvised.
Here's what you'll be doing: Managing a portfolio of client accounts, acting as the day-to-day contact and building relationships that last beyond a single campaign Developing and executing communications strategies tailored to each client's sector and audience Drafting press releases, briefing documents, and media materials that hold up under scrutiny Coordinating with media contacts to secure coverage and manage enquiries as they land Tracking campaign performance and reporting results back to clients in plain, useful terms Supporting senior colleagues on larger accounts while gradually taking on more ownership yourself Here are the skills you'll need: Two to four years' experience in a PR, communications, or account management role Confident written and verbal communication, with an eye for what a client actually needs to hear Working knowledge of media relations and how a newsroom thinks The organisational discipline to run several accounts at once without dropping a ball A calm head under pressure.
Deadlines in this sector rarely move Comfort working within established processes rather than building everything from scratch Key perks and benefits: Salary of A$38,500 to A$57,500, depending on experience Hybrid working, so you're not commuting into Canberra five days a week Private medical and dental insurance as standard Enhanced pension scheme and performance-based bonuses A comprehensive benefits package built for people who plan to stay a while Why pursue a career in PR & Communications?
Communications work only gets more valuable as organisations face more scrutiny, not less.
Canberra's mix of government, policy, and enterprise clients makes it one of the more interesting places in the country to build a career in this field, with real variety in the accounts you'll touch.
Good communicators are hard to find and harder to replace, which is exactly why the progression in this sector tends to reward people who stick with it.
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