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Public Relations Managers

OSCA 112231·ANZSCO 131114

Employed

11,200

Part-time share

16%

Female share

72.3%

Median age

41 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates public relations activities within an organisation.

What they typically do

  • Plans, develops, directs and coordinates communication strategies to best represent the employer's interests
  • Creates and manages publication production timelines
  • Oversees reputation management through internal communications, government relations, media relations and social media management
  • Stays informed of changes in media by assessing web, email and social media analytics to understand opportunities and barriers
  • Liaises with, supports and manages public relations teams to create press releases, advertising and promotional materials
  • Organises and manages events to promote key messages

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
38.1%
VIC
29.5%
QLD
12.7%
WA
7%
ACT
6.6%
SA
3.8%
TAS
1.3%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Public Relations Managers.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.