Manager, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability (PACS) – Australia/Pacific Islands/Papua New Guinea

Job Description Summary:

Reporting to Senior Director, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability (PACS) – South

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability Manager to join our team in Sydney. This role will support Australia, the Pacific Islands (incl Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, New Caledonia and French Polynesia) and Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of South cluster public affairs, communications and sustainability team
• Develop and implement a strategic communications strategy to support business and corporate goals in Australia, Pacific Islands and PNG
• Enhance our corporate reputation through stakeholder and media engagements, community affairs and sustainability activities.
• Develop local content for internal and external audiences for Australia, Pacific Islands and PNG in line with corporate and brand communications strategies.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and coaching to local Company representatives to help them serve as effective spokespeople and provide support and guidance to manage potential issues. 
• Activate brand communications campaigns in partnership with Marketing teams.
• Support the PACS Senior Director South on ongoing public affairs and sustainability programs in the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea
• Track and monitor media and social trends and the impact of our strategies in the regions.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years or more of relevant experience in communication and / or public affairs
• Demonstrated experience in navigating matrix organizations and working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven success in developing and executing national and regional communication strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and influence business outcomes.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills:

Public Affairs Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Storytelling, Sustainability Reports, Waterfall Model

Location(s):

Australia

City/Cities:

North Sydney

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

July 29, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.