Communications Manager Australia
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
Halter is the global leader in virtual fencing and herding trusted by farmers across New Zealand Australia and the United States. Halters smart collars software and mobile app allow farmers to contain monitor and move their herds without physical fences - improving productivity animal welfare and environmental outcomes. As Halter rapidly scales internationally communications plays a critical role in building trust educating stakeholders and protecting the companys social license to operate.
The Communications Manager Australia will establish and lead Halters communications function in the Australian market at a pivotal stage of growth. New markets in New South Wales Victoria and South Australia are opening up providing enormous opportunities but also challenges as the company expands rapidly.
Reporting to the Director of Communications this role will be responsible for building Halters profile with Australian media proactively telling Halters story to farmers and the broader public and managing reputational risk - particularly in relation to animal welfare and emerging technology scrutiny.
This is a critical hands-on role suited to an experienced communications professional who understands Australias media political and social landscape and is comfortable operating in a fast-growing high-scrutiny environment. The role will work closely with Halters Australian marketing team an external PR agency and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an Australia-focused communications strategy aligned with Halters global narrative and growth plans.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Australian journalists across rural mainstream business and technology media.
- Act as the primary media contact for Halter Australia.
- Manage and direct Halters Australian PR and communications agency ensuring clear priorities strong outputs and measurable ROI.
- Lead proactive media outreach tied to market expansion customer stories product innovation events and major announcements.
- Produce high-quality content including press releases media statements opinion pieces FAQs and talking points for Halter spokespeople.
- Localise global messaging for the Australian context ensuring relevance to Australian farmers regulators and public audiences.
- Support thought leadership opportunities for senior Halter leaders in Australia.
- Work closely with Marketing to align earned media campaigns and lead-generation efforts.
- Identify and proactively manage reputational risks in the Australian market particularly around animal welfare technology adoption and operational incidents.
- Develop and maintain crisis communications plans holding statements and escalation protocols.
- Provide rapid-response communications support during incidents investigations or heightened media scrutiny.
- Advise senior leadership on issues management and risk mitigation.
- Support Halters Australian leadership team with communications advice media preparation and profile-building opportunities.
- Work closely with Strategic Relations and external partners where communications intersects with regulatory or political considerations.
- Ensure Australian communications are aligned with Halters global strategy values and tone of voice.
- Establish scalable communications systems processes and workflows for Australia.
- As Halter grows contribute to planning future resourcing and capability needs in-market.
- Act as a trusted senior communications advisor within the Australian business.
Qualifications & Experience
- 8 years experience in communications public relations corporate affairs or journalism.
- Strong understanding of the Australian media landscape with established journalist relationships.
- Proven experience delivering proactive PR and managing reputational risk or crisis situations.
- Experience managing PR or communications agencies.
- Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills.
- Experience in agriculture technology infrastructure energy or other highly scrutinised sectors is highly desirable.
Attributes
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
- Calm credible and decisive under pressure.
- Hands-on self-starter who thrives in fast-paced rapidly-scaling environments.
- Strong relationship-builder with excellent judgment and integrity.
- Team player who plays for the front of the jersey.
Why Halter
This is a rare opportunity to shape the communications function for a category-defining agri-tech company as it scales across Australia. You will play a central role in building Halters reputation protecting its social license and helping redefine how farming is done - with real impact on productivity sustainability and animal welfare.
At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break No quad bikes no dogs no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. Its changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us youll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world - this isnt easy and in truth we love that its hard. Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors includingBONDBessemer Venture PartnersDCVCBlackbirdPromus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck andIcehouse ventures.
Join us
Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace - a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily tick every requirement on this job description please still get in touch and apply to Halter. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!
If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV and well be in touch!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
Manage your pasture, virtually fence and shift your cows, monitor their health and detect heats. All through solar-powered collars and an easy-to-use app. Trusted by over 1000+ farmers.
