MECCA

Head of PR & Influencer (12-month parental leave cover)

Richmond Full time

This is a rare opportunity to step into a critical leadership role shaping MECCA’s brand and reputation. We’re looking for a strategic and culturally connected leader to drive MECCA’s PR and Influencer function across Australia, New Zealand and future markets. You will lead the execution of the earned narrative, build cultural relevance, and ensure PR and influencer activity delivers commercial impact.

The Role You Could Play
As Head of PR & Influencer (12-month parental leave cover) you will lead the delivery of MECCA’s PR and Influencer strategy. You’ll guide a high-performing team, oversee earned media and influencer programs, and partner across the business to deliver standout brand moments that drive growth, advocacy and loyalty.

You’ll operate at a senior level, advising executives, supporting reputation management, and ensuring MECCA continues to lead the beauty conversation.

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Delivering MECCA’s PR and Influencer strategy aligned to commercial and brand priorities

  • Leading earned media, influencer and advocacy programs that build cultural relevance and measurable impact

  • Driving best-in-class campaigns, launches, events and flagship moments

  • Supporting MECCA’s external narrative, reputation and executive visibility

  • Maintaining strong relationships across media, talent, brands and industry partners

  • Embedding PR and influencer thinking across the full customer journey

  • Leading, coaching and supporting a high-performing team

  • Driving clear KPIs and reporting that connect earned activity to business outcomes

What You Will Bring

  • 12+ years’ experience across PR, communications, influencer or brand leadership

  • Proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-impact, integrated programs

  • Strong commercial mindset with a track record of driving measurable results

  • Established media, talent and industry relationships

  • Experience supporting senior leaders on reputation and risk

  • Strong cultural awareness and understanding of the evolving media and creator landscape

Your Life At MECCA

Whilst we are singularly focused on our #CustomerFirst mantra, we know that wouldn’t be possible without an incredible team that is guided by our MECCA values and motivated each and every day to be solutions focused, innovative, collaborative and adaptable — and have a bit of fun along the way!

Some of our other team member benefits include:

  • Professional development programs and first-class digitised learning offering

  • Health and well-being initiatives

  • Reward and recognition programs

  • Access to bonus and incentive programs

  • Access to quarterly product allowance

  • Generous discount to spoil yourself and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance, subject to company policy

There are also so many other ways in which you’ll be made to feel part of the MECCA story as we love to celebrate, surprise and delight our team along the way.

To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, follow us on LinkedIn at MECCA Brands or @lifeatmecca, and for all current opportunities visit mecca.com.au/careers.