Director, Corporate Communications

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Austin Health Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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  • Lead a high-performing team across all areas of corporate communications
  • Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that enhance Austin Health's brand
  • Full time, permanent opportunity

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.  We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the department

The Corporate Communications function protects and enhances Austin Health's reputation, communicates effectively with internal and external audiences, and builds employee engagement and connection. The team provides strategic communications advice and support to the executive team, divisions and departments.

The team manages various communications activities including media relations, issues and crisis management, brand and reputation management, stakeholder relations, government relations, internal communications, event management, and channel management (website, intranet and social media).

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished communications leader to shape and protect our reputation while driving organisational engagement and influence. As Director, Corporate Communications, you will report directly to the Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Engagement Officer and provide counsel to the CEO, Executive and Board on matters of communication strategy, brand, reputation and issues management.

This role leads a high-performing team responsible for:

  • Strategic corporate communications and brand positioning
  • Media relations, issues and crisis management
  • Internal communications and employee engagement
  • Executive and Board communications support
  • Government and stakeholder relations
  • Channel and digital content management (website, intranet, social media)

You will shape clear, consistent, and compelling messaging that builds trust with stakeholders, enhances Austin Health's profile, and strengthens employee pride and connection.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence and teamwork. You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

  • Extensive experience in corporate affairs/communications at executive level
  • A strong track record in issues and crisis management
  • Expertise in developing and executing integrated communications strategies
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at Board, government and community level
  • Strong leadership capability, with the ability to inspire, coach and develop teams

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Work with us

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring managers:

  • Maria Perera, Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Engagement Officer,
  • Elise Tuffy, Chief People and Culture Officer,

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025



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