Senior Specialist - Public Relations and Events

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Specialist, Public Relations (PR) and Events to join our team! The Senior Specialist, Public Relations role is focused on executing the PR plans including events, influencer gifting and media relations, in-line with the business requirements and in consultation with the Head of Brand, PR and Social, and the PR, Social and Events Manager. This role works closely with agency partners and key internal stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing
      

• Create and execute all allocated PR programs. Ensure they are executed successfully, to the budget and timelines, hitting KPIs, and reporting to the business at key required moments.
• Ensure all touch points deliver to the strategy, and are aligned to creative platform, visual identity and tone of voice.
• Work with prior learnings and insights to devise the best execution for required results.
• Support all other PR activities, to ensure successful team measures and efficient processes.
• Manage stakeholders, including external agency partners to deliver requirements team 
  
  

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 5+ years PR experience in retail, FMCG, major brands or agency
• Experience in making a commercial impact, that is measurable and scalable with marketing plans.
• Understanding of PR, social media and brand principles and how to win
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop
• Experience in working on competing priorities and the ability to be flexible as business needs change, showing proactive initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent up-to-date knowledge and capabilities across social media platforms including current technologies and trends in social media,
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and extensive problem-solving skills

We’re seeking an insight‑driven talent who can turn customer and business data into powerful brand campaigns with genuine passion.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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