The Head of Media & Communications is accountable for developing and executing a media and communications strategy for Australian Athletics (AA) that focuses on positively positioning the organisation in all aspects of media, communications and PR activity, across owned, earned, and stakeholder channels. 

Your core duties will include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive media and communications strategies across traditional and digital platforms to maximise sport and athlete coverage. 
• Create targeted strategies to recruit new audiences, particularly recreational running communities and sports adjacent fans. 
• Lead crisis communication planning, response protocols, and reputation management for Australian Athletics. 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across sport, government, media, and running communities. 
• Lead, develop, and upskill the communications team to deliver high-quality content aligned with organisational strategy.