Community Communications Manager

About the role

The Community Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of community‑focused communications that strengthen Sydney Airport's social licence and support its long‑term growth strategy. Reporting to the Community Investment & Partnerships Senior Manager, you will create compelling content that connects local communities with the airport’s work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the creation of community communications aligned with the airport’s investment, sustainability and corporate strategies.
• Identify, develop and publish stories that showcase the airport’s positive contribution to local communities.
• Translate complex airport, sustainability and infrastructure topics into engaging content for community audiences.
• Develop content themes and campaigns across community investment, environment, sustainability, local jobs, economic opportunity, safety, First Nations partnerships and infrastructure.
• Manage and improve the Community Hub website and produce content for newsletters, EDMs, social media, videos and external media.
• Oversee content calendars, monitor performance and support senior leaders with speech writing and presentations.
• Partner with internal teams and external creative agencies to bring story opportunities to life.

Required profile

• Exceptional storyteller with strong editorial instincts and a passion for creating engaging content.
• Ability to turn complex topics into clear, community‑focused stories that build trust.
• Curious, people‑focused and collaborative, comfortable working with senior leaders, subject‑matter experts and external partners.
• Organised, adaptable and proactive in a fast‑paced environment, able to balance multiple priorities.
• Hands‑on attitude, willing to contribute wherever needed to achieve team goals.

Required skills

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in journalism, content creation, communications, media or digital storytelling.
• Proven track record developing integrated communication campaigns across multiple channels.
• Experience managing websites, digital content, social media channels and publishing platforms.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling ability.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.