Corporate Communications Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to join our Corporate Affairs division. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering strategic communication initiatives that strengthen RWWA’s reputation, elevate our brand, and deepen engagement with key stakeholders across WA and beyond.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, you will lead the planning and execution of high-impact communication strategies, oversee media relations activity, manage community engagement programs, and guide brand messaging across all channels. You will also hold leadership responsibility for the Internal Communications Officer and play a key role in crafting RWWA’s major strategic publications, including the Annual Report.

This is an ideal opportunity for a communications professional with strong leadership capability, excellent stakeholder skills, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develop and execute communication strategies that promote organisational initiatives and enhance external visibility.
• Ensure messages and campaigns are aligned with RWWA’s brand, values and strategic priorities.
• Oversee internal communications and provide leadership to the Internal Communications Officer.
• Lead the development of key corporate publications, including the Annual Report.
• Serve as a primary contact for media and journalists.
• Draft and distribute press releases, talking points and key messages.
• Prepare spokespeople for interviews, media briefings and announcements.
• Monitor coverage and provide insights to inform future media engagement.
• Act as the primary contact for Racing WA Community Fund partners.
• Oversee community grant processes and support outreach programs.
• Strengthen relationships with racing participants, community groups and government stakeholders.
• Monitor public sentiment and provide strategic advice to support brand positioning.

About You

You are a strategic communicator with exceptional judgement, strong writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to influence at all levels. You thrive in a busy environment, can balance multiple priorities, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

You will also bring:

• A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in communications, PR or media relations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering strategic communication plans.
• Strong media relations capability and confidence in managing issues.
• Experience leading people and contributing to a strong team culture.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Why Join Us?

At RWWA, you’ll be part of an organisation with a clear purpose - supporting WA’s racing industry and reinvesting back into local communities. You’ll join a team where your work has visibility, influence, and meaningful impact.

You will enjoy:

• Flexibility that works for you: Hybrid work arrangements that balance time at home with the benefits of our newly designed, modern office environment. We trust our people and support flexibility that allows you to do your best work.
• Investment in your growth: Access to structured and self-directed professional development, a personal learning and development budget, and opportunities to deepen your expertise across privacy, governance, information security and emerging legislative frameworks.
• A workplace built for people: Brand-new, purpose-built offices in Osborne Park featuring wellness spaces, end-of-trip facilities, secure bike storage, free parking, and thoughtfully designed collaborative areas that support focus, teamwork and innovation.
• Recognition that matters: Competitive remuneration aligned to the seniority of the role, employee discounts, meaningful reward programs, and regular recognition linked to our RACE values – Respect, Accountability, Connection and Excellence.
• Health and well-being support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program, mental health and resilience initiatives, wellness programs, and an additional paid Wellness Day to support rest and recovery.

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply Now” and submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining why you’re the right fit for this role. For further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

At RWWA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.