Specialist Officer

About us

Brisbane North PHN is committed to improving health outcomes through strong partnerships and innovative primary health care solutions. We're an organisation that values Integrity, Diversity, Courage, Collaboration, and Impact – and we're looking for someone who shares those values.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a talented Public Relations and Communications Specialist to help raise the profile of Brisbane North PHN and strengthen our engagement with government, media, and key health stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR strategies to build the PHN's profile in primary healthcare.
• Coordinate media liaison, communications, and government engagement activities.
• Write and edit high-quality content for publications, media releases, website, grants, and digital channels (including social media).
• Provide PR advice and communications support to internal teams and senior leaders.
• Record, monitor, and report on PR activities for internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You're an experienced communications professional with strong writing, PR, and stakeholder engagement skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on delivery.

To succeed, you'll bring:

• Degree qualifications in communications, journalism, PR or related field (or equivalent skills and experience).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in PR and communications.
• Strong media liaison, political engagement, and digital communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality content across multiple platforms.
• Experience in communications planning and campaign delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in the not-for-profit or healthcare sector.
• Skills in eDM, CMS, and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign).

Why join us?

When you become part of our team, you'll enjoy a workplace that values people and purpose. We offer:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference to community health
• Positive and inclusive workplace culture with exposure to diverse initiatives and programs
• Flexibility that works for you – a hybrid role to support work-life-balance
• Salary packaging benefits, including generous NFP tax-free allowances
• Annual professional development funding to support your career growth and development
• Modern office northside of Brisbane
• Five weeks of annual leave, plus 17.5% leave loading
• Collaborative and social team environment with great kitchen and breakout facilities
• Convenient location, close to cafes, shops, and public transport
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria.

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• A total remuneration package valued at over $110,000 per annum, including salary packaging (equivalent to a pre-tax salary of $96,729), an additional week of annual leave ($1,692), $1,500 professional development allowance, $150 wellbeing allowance, $1,000 car parking benefit, plus superannuation.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and we may close the advertisement prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Brisbane North PHN is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with lived experience of mental illness.