PR & Communications Manager

About Kapitol

Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australias fastest-growing design and construct enterprises we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter safer more agile building solutions coupled with a diverse portfolio including commercial residential education and high-tech industrial projects.

About the Role

As our PR & Communications Manager you will take ownership of Kapitols communications function bringing PR external communications and internal communications capability fully in-house with responsibility for spearheading all internal communications across the business.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing Brand & Communications you will act as the central point of accountability for all communications activity shaping Kapitols corporate narrative driving proactive media engagement and elevating leadership visibility.

This is a high-impact standalone role working closely with Marketing People & Culture Business Development and project teams to ensure consistent high-quality communication that supports business growth reputation and culture.

A key focus of this role is to establish and lead a structured internal communications approach that supports clarity engagement and alignment across a growing organisation.

Key responsibilities;

• Develop and execute a proactive PR and communications strategy aligned to Kapitols growth ambitions
• Identify shape and pitch stories across tier-one trade and industry media building strong media relationships
• Manage media enquiries press materials and messaging frameworks to protect and enhance Kapitols reputation
• Define and evolve Kapitols corporate narrative ensuring consistent and high-quality messaging across all external channels
• Partner with leadership on key announcements project milestones and executive profiling (LinkedIn media speaking opportunities)
• Oversee external communications including website content LinkedIn and project storytelling
• Lead and deliver a structured internal communications strategy owning all internal messaging cadence and engagement across the business including company updates leadership messaging and town halls
• Improve communication clarity consistency and engagement across the business
• Lead issues and crisis communications planning providing guidance to leadership as required
• Support communications for key business moments including project milestones events and partnerships
• Act as the central point of accountability for all communications activity ensuring alignment across teams

About you

• Proven experience in PR communications or corporate affairs (approximately 8 years) ideally across both agency and in-house environments
• Strong experience leading internal communications in a growing or complex organisation
• Exposure to property construction infrastructure or a related project-based industry
• Strong media relationships across business property and industry press
• Proficiency in media monitoring and engagement tools (e.g. Meltwater Medianet iSentia Streem)
• Exceptional writing and storytelling capability with strong editorial judgement
• Experience supporting senior leaders with communications messaging and thought leadership
• Confident working in a high-growth agile environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the business
• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate hands-on and deliver outcomes
• Calm under pressure particularly in media or reputational risk scenarios
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on brand consistency and quality

Why Kapitol

At Kapitol we are redefining construction through innovation technology and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

• Ranked Australias #1 builder in Hubexos 2026 Construction League Report
• Strong pipeline of technically complex large-scale projects with high repeat-client revenue
• Digital-first and AI-enabled organisation with technology embedded into how we plan build and operate
• Strong professional growth opportunities within a fast-growing high-performing organisation
• Values-led culture that is Supportive Authentic Inspirational Driven and Customer-Centric