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ANZSCO 131114Skill level 1Version 5Updated 2026-04-26

Public Relations Manager

A Public Relations Manager develops and implements communication strategies to build and protect an organisation's reputation with stakeholders and the public. PR managers work in-house or in consultancies across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.

Indicative salary range
$85,000 - $155,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Moderate demand; concentrated in major Australian cities, with growing roles in technology and government sectors.

Occupation list membership

Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.

  • ROLRegional Occupation List

    Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.

Assessing authority

The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.

  • IML
    IML

Visa pathways

Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.

State nominations

States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.

CodeState / TerritoryDetails
SASouth AustraliaView nomination →

Key duties

  • Develop communications strategies and key messages for the organisation
  • Manage media relations and journalist enquiries
  • Oversee crisis communication and reputation management
  • Lead internal communications and stakeholder engagement programs

Skills required

  • Strategic communications planning
  • Media relations and press release writing
  • Crisis communications management
  • Stakeholder and community engagement

Typical qualifications pathway

A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or journalism is typical. IML assesses qualifications for migration.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on the ROL only, this occupation is eligible for subclass 491 only. Regional placements in government or resource sector communications may be available For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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