In-house PR Manager

Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer.

• Bring your In-house and/or Agency expertise to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!
• Based in Newtown, Sydney. Hybrid balance.
• Permanent part-time, 4 days per week
• $120,000 + super and benefits

Our commitment

Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. Canteen welcomes people with diverse sexualities, gender identities and intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.

About us

Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change!

We are now seeking a PR Manager, who will play a pivotal role in identifying stories, honing ‘the hook’ and successfully pitching and securing high impact media coverage. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, you will work closely with a broad range of internal stakeholders and manage external agencies as required. You will also oversee Canteen’s social media strategy and provide effective leadership and mentoring to the Social Media & Content Specialist.

Canteen is turning 40 in 2025, and we have lots of incredible stories to tell. Will you be the PR Manager who ensures they get seen, heard and shared? By understanding what’s hitting the headlines or trending on social, you will develop and execute a PR strategy to drive awareness, policy change and fundraising that helps get young people through a world turned upside down by cancer.

This is an opportunity to leverage your proven expertise gained within in-house PR or a PR agency and play a crucial role in shaping and executing Canteen's public relations strategy

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.
• Early access to long service leave
• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• Develop and execute the annual Canteen PR plan in line with the wider Marketing & Fundraising strategy
• Leverage earned media to build awareness and celebrate key milestones, flagship campaigns and advocacy moments (including the 40th Anniversary of Canteen in 2025)
• Position Canteen as a thought leader and subject matter expert on youth cancer.
• Train, prepare and support key spokespeople across Canteen, including our youth ambassadors.
• Develop a crisis communications plan and protocol for Canteen.
• Collate and disseminate regular reports including Canteen media coverage and sector-relevant news updates to key stakeholders
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify PR and social media opportunities.
• Manage external agencies as required.
• Develop and manage the PR and social media budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in public relations, communications, journalism or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a media relations role.
• Experience establishing and leading an in-house function is highly regarded
• Proven ability to identify stories, develop newsworthy angles and secure media coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively cultivate and manage brand ambassador relationships.
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape, including social media platforms, and the role they play in communications.
• Passion for the not for profit sector and a commitment to making a difference.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Warm, compassionate, and friendly approach to supporting our young people.

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. We’d love to see some examples of your work, so please include a portfolio if you have one.

We’ll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected],au, using the subject line: In-House PR Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.