Communications Officer

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.

• Full Time Opportunity
• Health Translation Hub, Randwick, NSW
• Permanent Position
• Hybrid working environment (2 days per week in the office)

Pro-Rata Salary Range of $70k Base to $80k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities). Plus 12% Superannuation and access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging with a value of up to $15,900. (more information provided below).

The Opportunity:

Are you looking to take the next step in your communications career?

Do you want to be part of a growing organisation that is finding solutions to the world's biggest health challenges?

We are seeking a Communications Officer to support the local delivery of our Global Communications and Marketing strategy. This role sits within our busy Communications and Marketing team who are responsible for building the global reputation of The George Institute through media relations, digital platforms, marketing initiatives and internal communications.

In this position, you will support the execution of the communication activities in Australia and contribute to building awareness of the brand and positioning of our organisation as a key player in global health.

This is a hybrid role based in Sydney. Our successful candidate will be required to attend the office 1-2 days per week with Tuesdays being one of the in-office days to support our team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Deliver strategic communications for Australia in alignment with the Global Communications and Marketing Strategy
• Identify and develop impactful stories that showcase our work
• Create media releases, social media content, web stories and blogs
• Collaborate with various departments across our organisation supporting strategy and content creation
• Build and maintain relationships with Australian media and manage media enquiries
• Support global media opportunities and promote events via internal channels

For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here:

Skills, Knowledge and Experience/ Our Successful Candidate

• Up to 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Experience in delivering digital assets, capturing content in particular
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise conflicting deadlines
• Ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to respond to media requests outside of normal business hours
• Strong MS Office skills and confidence working with digital platforms

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered.

Please visit our website for more on The George:

The George Institute for Global Health (The George) is 700+ employees around the world and projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide.

As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

We pride ourselves with our 6 core values:

Excellence, Integrity, Can-do approach, Creativity, Impact, and Humanitarian Commitment.

Your Career at The George Institute

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging

Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation, you will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries. You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit Smart Salary website for more information

• Flexible Working Arrangements

We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best - onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)

• Professional Development Support

Employee's of TGI recieve a $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development.

• Employee Wellbeing Focus

A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges.

• Global Collaboration and Impact

Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries all focused on improving global health outcomes

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Why The George?

We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.

Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.

• Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay

• Learning and career development opportunities

• Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
• YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
• A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact