General Manager PR & Communications, ANZ

Requisition ID: 3104

Department: Media, PR & Communications

Work Type: Hybrid

Application Close Date: 7th September 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever. More than 35 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

At Intrepid, we believe travel has the power to change the world, and we need people to tell that story. Are you a seasoned communications leader with a passion for brand storytelling? Intrepid Travel is seeking a General Manager, PR & Communications, to shape and deliver our communications strategy across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Managing Director, ANZ, this role is a key part of our regional leadership team, responsible for highlighting our social and environmental purpose, expanding our corporate communications program, and amplifying executive leadership — all in support of Intrepid’s 2030 strategy.

You’ll lead a high-performing team and agency partners to deliver campaigns that not only inspire people to explore the world, but also strengthen Intrepid’s reputation as the best travel company for the world. From media engagement and executive profiling to crisis response and thought-provoking storytelling, you’ll ensure our brand has a strong and authentic voice across consumer, corporate, and advocacy channels, while contributing to our global PR & Communications strategy.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in our Melbourne head office, with flexibility to work in a hybrid environment. If you’re ready to combine strategic leadership with purpose-driven storytelling, and want to make an impact with a travel brand that puts people and planet at the heart of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

10+ years in a communications role, preferably with a varied background in an agency with international clients or in-house large international organisation

Success with cross functional campaigns that drive social impact, advocacy and tangible outcomes

The ability to lead brand advocacy and purpose communications

Strong command of the ANZ news cycle, publications and key media figures

Confidence to advise senior stakeholders on best practice, sensitive issues management and crisis communications

You’ll be an expert creative storyteller with a strong command of how to compose compelling brand narratives, you’re a strategic thinker, who stays result orientated and customer focused and most importantly you will share Intrepid’s core values of integrity, innovation, fun, passion, growth, and responsibility.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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