Job purpose:

Know what makes a great story and how to bring it to life? Love the energy of major events and working at the centre of the action?

We’re looking for a mid-weight, experienced, proactive and hands-on Media & Communications Manager to join the Marketing and Communications team at Optus Stadium.

From major sporting events and global concerts to venue experiences, partnerships and business initiatives, you’ll manage the Stadium’s day-to-day media activity and help tell the stories behind one of Australia’s leading entertainment destinations.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, this is an execution-focused role for someone who can build strong media relationships, respond confidently to enquiries and coordinate everything from proactive publicity opportunities to media calls, press conferences and major event-day operations.

What you'll be doing:

- Manage day-to-day media activity and act as the primary contact for media enquiries.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media outlets and key industry contacts.

- Plan and coordinate media calls, press conferences, announcements, interviews, and media access.

- Collaborate with marketing team members to integrate media activity into specific campaigns and event promotions.

- Coordinate internal communications and communications relating to venue operations and customer matters.

- Undertake media monitoring and contribute insights and outcomes to campaign and event reporting.

What you'll bring:

- Demonstrated experience in media, communications, public relations or a related role.

- Excellent written and communications skills.

- Strong relationships across the Perth media landscape and a sound understanding of the local media environment.

- Experience managing proactive and reactive media activity in a fast-paced environment.

- Confidence coordinating media events,



interviews and press conferences.

- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

- A genuine interest in sport, entertainment, major events, tourism and hospitality.

- Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including weekends and major event days.

- Full and unrestricted working rights in Australia (no limitations on hours or restrictions working for the same employer).

What we offer:

- A competitive salary package.

- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Personal benefits – Paid parental leave, flexible working options, study leave.

- Health and wellbeing – Employee Assistance Program, flu vaccinations, skin cancer checks and more.

- Workplace benefits – Onsite parki​ng, event-day meals, discounts at City View Café.

- A welcoming and collaborative team culture that values your contribution.

- A unique chance to be part of the team that brings events to life at Optus Stadium.

About us:

Optus Stadium is one of Australia’s premier entertainment destinations, recognised globally as the International Venue of the Year (Stadium Business Awards 2022) and the World’s Most Beautiful Stadium (Prix Versailles 2019).

We pride ourselves on our ‘fans first’ approach and are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for guests, partners and each other.

At VenuesLive, we value innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork. We are proud to be an equal opportunity e​mployer and work in a vibrant and collaborative workplace where everyone belongs.

This is a diverse and highly visible role offering the opportunity to work across some of Perth’s biggest events and experiences.

Applications close Friday 2nd October 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier if a s​uitable candidate is found.

We thank you for your interest in joining the VenuesLive team at Optus Stadium and look forward to receiving your application.

📌 Media & Communications Manager (Perth)
🏢 Optus Stadium
📍 Perth