Communications & PR Specialist – Australia and New Zealand

About Woods Bagot – Architecture for Worlds Ahead

We design places that meet the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world. Our commitment to exploration, impact and community creates enduring, forward‑thinking outcomes, unlocking humanity’s highest potential. With a global design culture devoted to creativity, resilience, and purpose – we ensure every project contributes to our client’s vision, inspiring future generations.

Woods Bagot is part of the 7C Network. The 7C Network is an integrated network of design and architecture companies that provides “Total Place Design,” a holistic approach to creating transformative environments. It combines capabilities from its constituent brands – including Woods Bagot, ERA-co, Impact Futures, and Customs Bureau – to offer services in placemaking, sustainability, architecture and interior design, and luxury concepts.

About the Role

The Communications & PR Specialist supports the delivery of communications, public relations, reputation and thought-leadership priorities across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Communications & PR Manager, the role turns global and regional briefs, local expertise and market activity into high-quality content, media materials and coordinated communications across channels through a consistent tone of voice.

The role works across studios and brands, and with the global communications team, to gather stories, support campaigns and announcements, coordinate media and executive opportunities, and maintain the forward pipeline required for consistent regional delivery. The role activates global priorities in the Australian and New Zealand market while responding to local business, media, sector and studio opportunities.

We’re looking for an exceptional storyteller and communicator with strong media awareness and the ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging content. You bring sound judgement, a collaborative mindset, and the initiative to identify opportunities and deliver impactful communications outcomes.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Communications Delivery – Support the delivery of the Australian communications and reputation plan by translating communications strategies, briefs and business priorities into effective communications activity across media, digital and social channels.
• Content & Story Development – Identify, develop and create compelling, audience-led content in partnership with project teams, sector leaders and subject matter experts. Support project profiling, thought leadership initiatives, executive profiling opportunities and integrated campaigns through content creation, media engagement and event positioning.
• Media Relations & PR Support – Support media engagement through research, media monitoring, development of press materials, coordination of media enquiries and nurturing relationships with journalists and industry publications.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including project leaders, sector leaders and clients, to support communications outcomes, secure timely approvals across Australia and New Zealand.
• Communications Operations & Measurement – Maintain media monitoring and reporting systems, manage media databases and distribution lists, coordinate quarterly reporting and communications metrics, and champion communications best practice across the Australian business while promoting the value of the function.

About You

• 4+ years’ experience in communications, public relations, media, journalism, content or a related role.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, architecture, engineering, planning, design or another knowledge-led sector is desirable.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating content and communications materials for multiple audiences and channels.
• Strong research, organisation, prioritisation and project coordination skills.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts and external contacts.

How to Apply

Please submit your up-to-date resume via our LinkedIn post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies. Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

7C – Total Place Design Network

7C is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. At 7C, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.