Hybrid Corporate Communications Manager – APAC

at Essity

• Job title: Corporate Communications Manager – APAC
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Melbourne, Australia

About the role

• Corporate Communications Manager at Essity, leading APAC communication strategies and enhancing organizational reputation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen Essity’s communications capability across the APAC region, defining clear priorities, cadence, and measures of success.
• Translate global and business unit strategies into relevant communication plans for APAC countries and clusters.
• Own editorial planning and storytelling across internal and external audiences, aligned to global rhythms and messaging.
• Create and publish internal communications including intranet content, newsletters, leadership messages, toolkits, videos, and change communications initiatives.
• Support senior leaders with town halls, cascades, and management communications, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Plan and execute a focused, high‑quality external communications and PR agenda in APAC, aligned to global guidance.
• Manage media enquiries and support crisis and issues communications, applying sound professional judgement and reputational awareness.
• Produce and adapt content across owned, earned, and shared channels with a digital‑first mindset.
• Partner with Marketing and country teams to develop communications and PR toolkits that can be locally adapted while maintaining global standards.
• Track performance and use insights and analytics to continuously improve content effectiveness and engagement.

Requirements

• A degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8 -10 years’ experience across internal and external communications, including PR and media relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and contexts.
• Strong hands‑on digital capability, including managing and optimizing content across intranets, newsletters, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and LinkedIn.
• Content creation skills across video, design briefs, and end‑to‑end editorial UX.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• The confidence and resilience to advise senior stakeholders and navigate ambiguity in a high‑accountability role.
• Experience working in international, matrix organizations; exposure to APAC markets is highly regarded.
• Confidence using analytics and insights to assess performance and continuously improve communications impact.
• Fluent English and the ability to work effectively across time zones.
• Based in Melbourne, with full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities