PR & Communications Manager

About Kapitol

Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing design and construct enterprises, we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter, safer, more agile building solutions, coupled with a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential, education, and high-tech industrial projects.

About the Role

As our PR & Communications Manager, you will take ownership of Kapitol’s communications function, bringing PR, external communications and internal communications capability fully in-house, with responsibility for spearheading all internal communications across the business.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Brand & Communications, you will act as the central point of accountability for all communications activity, shaping Kapitol’s corporate narrative, driving proactive media engagement, and elevating leadership visibility.

This is a high-impact, standalone role working closely with Marketing, People & Culture, Business Development and project teams to ensure consistent, high-quality communication that supports business growth, reputation and culture.

A key focus of this role is to establish and lead a structured internal communications approach that supports clarity, engagement and alignment across a growing organisation.

Key responsibilities;

• Develop and execute a proactive PR and communications strategy aligned to Kapitol’s growth ambitions
• Identify, shape and pitch stories across tier-one, trade and industry media, building strong media relationships
• Manage media enquiries, press materials and messaging frameworks to protect and enhance Kapitol’s reputation
• Define and evolve Kapitol’s corporate narrative, ensuring consistent and high-quality messaging across all external channels
• Partner with leadership on key announcements, project milestones and executive profiling (LinkedIn, media, speaking opportunities)
• Oversee external communications including website content, LinkedIn and project storytelling
• Lead and deliver a structured internal communications strategy, owning all internal messaging, cadence and engagement across the business including company updates, leadership messaging and town halls
• Improve communication clarity, consistency and engagement across the business
• Lead issues and crisis communications planning, providing guidance to leadership as required
• Support communications for key business moments including project milestones, events and partnerships
• Act as the central point of accountability for all communications activity, ensuring alignment across teams

About you

• Proven experience in PR, communications or corporate affairs (approximately 8+ years), ideally across both agency and in-house environments
• Strong experience leading internal communications in a growing or complex organisation
• Exposure to property, construction, infrastructure or a related project-based industry
• Strong media relationships across business, property and industry press
• Proficiency in media monitoring and engagement tools (e.g. Meltwater, Medianet, iSentia, Streem)
• Exceptional writing and storytelling capability, with strong editorial judgement
• Experience supporting senior leaders with communications, messaging and thought leadership
• Confident working in a high-growth, agile environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner across all levels of the business
• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate hands-on and deliver outcomes
• Calm under pressure, particularly in media or reputational risk scenarios
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on brand consistency and quality

Why Kapitol

At Kapitol, we are redefining construction through innovation, technology, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

• Ranked Australia’s #1 builder in Hubexo’s 2026 Construction League Report
• Strong pipeline of technically complex, large-scale projects with high repeat-client revenue
• Digital-first and AI-enabled organisation, with technology embedded into how we plan, build and operate
• Strong professional growth opportunities within a fast-growing, high-performing organisation
• Values-led culture that is Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven and Customer-Centric