Public Affairs Coordinator

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At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs . 

Together, we are Toyota. 

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering: 

• 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 to 

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.

How you’ll make an impact 

• 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 – If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

• 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.

Make your impossible, possible & apply today! 

You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use. 

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements. 

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

We don’t require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed. 

Come with us and help create the future.