Are you looking to accelerate your career?
Life with AGPC will see you join a team of talented individuals who pride themselves on staging two iconic motorsport events: the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Phillip Island.
We are a dedicated team who enjoy working on the best of sport, events, and entertainment being internationally recognised and respected leaders in our field. Our fun and dynamic environment means our employees are constantly surrounded by unique experiences as well as a high-performing team of innovators, and we need one more.
Life in the fast lane
As our Communications Coordinator, you will be joining the Communications team who make up part of the Corporate Affairs and Communications department.
This is a full time position, based at our Head Office in St Kilda for 6-month fixed term contract.
Reporting into the Manager – PR & Communications, this role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of communications, media relations and publicity events, whilst also assisting in managing media centre operations, accreditation and media liaison in the lead up to the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix 2027.
Additionally, you will:
- Assist the Corporate Affairs and Communications team to execute publicity events such as launches, photo opportunities and media announcements and reporting.
- Assist with copy development for a wide variety of communications material including media releases, briefing documents, website and social copy.
- Monitor media enquiries through the media inbox.
- Coordinate operational requirements for media centre
- Support the media accreditation process, including application administration, enquiries and distribution.
- Assist with the management of contractor and service supplies for any media areas, including cleaning, power, TV, audio and photocopiers.
- Set up and assist the running of official press conferences.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, public relations or related area, or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Solid problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational and time management skills
- A current Police Check and Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), or be willing to obtain.
Please visit our website to view the full position description.
View from the driver's seat
At AGPC, we value work-life balance and want to drive change in our work environment too. We have a wide range of benefits that are designed to create value, including but not limited to:
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave and paid ‘keep in touch’ days
- Additional event leave following the Australian Formula 1® and MotoGP™ events*
- Ticket allocations to employees for the Australian Formula 1® and MotoGP™ events*
- Adaptable working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee training & development programs
- Social & culture events
- Wellbeing Initiatives
Want to be first across the finish line?
Applications for this position will close on Thursday 17 September 2026.
At AGPC, we are racing to empower an inclusive and diverse workforce, so we openly welcome candidates to apply who may require adjustments or extra support to fully participate in the recruitment process. For support, please reach out to
[email protected].
We also welcome creative ideas to make your application stand out! Feel free to use the upload field for personalised submissions, including video introductions.
AGPC is committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace by encouraging a culture of respect, dignity and openness to other’s differences and perspectives. We welcome applicants who bring their whole and true self to work regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, race, age, disability status, or family and caring responsibilities.
📌 Communications Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Grand Prix
📍 Melbourne