Position Title:  Corporate Affairs - Strategic Communications

Corporate Affairs Manager (Strategic Communications)

Location: Melbourne

About Us
At Philip Morris International, we’re transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future; replacing cigarettes with better alternatives for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke. In Australia, our Corporate Affairs team sits at the centre of this transformation, helping to address the urgent challenge of illicit trade and enabling Australia to move towards a smoke-free future in step with leading countries around the world.

For professionals who thrive on challenge and impact, this is a place to bring your smarts to complex issues and work alongside a high-calibre and globally connected Corporate Affairs team. You’ll stretch your capability within an evidence-led organisation that values rigour, sophistication, and practical progress.

The Role
Shape and deliver strategic communications that build understanding, trust, and alignment across complex policy and stakeholder landscapes. You’ll craft clear narratives, connect ideas to outcomes, and help position PM Australia as a credible voice.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement an integrated communications plan that aligns Australian, regional, and global priorities, using data and insights to evaluate performance and guide continuous improvement.
• Create clear, persuasive content for varied audiences – including policy and position papers, media preparation, speeches, meeting and stakeholder briefs, and digital and social content that inform, influence, and align.
• Advise the Director Corporate Affairs, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams on strategic communications, leadership support, and alignment opportunities internally and externally.
• Partner with external stakeholders, advisers, and industry groups to build trusted relationships, align messaging, and coordinate initiatives that reinforce credibility and shared outcomes.
• Monitor the external environment to identify emerging issues and opportunities that inform strategy and communications planning.

About You
We’re looking for someone who has:

• 6–10 years’ experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, or stakeholder engagement within complex or regulated environments.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and analytical skills; adept at translating technical or policy topics into clear, compelling content.
• Experience supporting senior leaders in stakeholder, media, and internal engagements.
• Strong judgement and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and confidence.
• A collaborative mindset; comfortable working across teams, functions, and markets to achieve shared outcomes.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, or related disciplines.

How We Work
PM Australia is known for its outstanding culture. We care about impact and how we achieve it. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore. We hold high standards, move fast, and back each other to deliver. Bring your full self, stay curious, and enjoy being part of a team that works hard and has fun doing it.