Communications Advisor

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications, and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

Ahpra is committed to providing a culturally safe work environment that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve.

This is a role with a national organisation, sitting in a high-performing team with a supportive culture. The Communications Advisors support, lead, and deliver outstanding communication services across the organisation. This includes managing a diverse portfolio of exciting internal and external projects and communications activities across 16 health professions. You may be required to perform some reactive media work and participate in a rotating roster handling occasional out-of-hours media enquiries.

We are looking for someone who can confidently build relationships in a large, complex organisation, be a self-starter, an excellent communicator who is able to translate complex information into plain English, and keep things on track through first class communication strategies – both written and oral.

The successful applicant should understand the need to foster positive relationships with work colleagues to achieve this, as well as the importance of considering stakeholder and consumer views when advising on ways to engage and consult.

This is a full time, fixed term (until December 2025), Melbourne, Brisbane, or Hobart offices, working a hybrid arrangement.

In this role you will: Communications Advisor (CL5) - June

• Plan, write, and edit high quality communications content for a diverse range of channels
• Take the lead on projects, and on ad hoc work, to deliver great communications advice and support.
• Develop and implement tailored communication and engagement strategies/plans to support objectives, for internal and external audiences.
• Provide advice on, and help develop and implement, communications plans and customer engagement strategies.
• Use a range of communication channels to reach internal and external audiences.
• Be a comms all-rounder with the ability to think strategically, tailor messages, and produce high-quality content and collateral.

You can read more in the attached role description:

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated communications experience in a high pressure and complex organisation
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to convert complex and technical information into engaging, accessible content.
• A proven track record in providing outstanding customer service and working well in a team
• Exceptional interpersonal and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to comfortably manage multiple projects, competing timelines, and uncertainty
• Tertiary qualification in Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
• Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn licenses
• Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses
• Discounted private health insurance
• Attractive base salary starting at $99,550 plus superannuation ($103,781 post 7 July 2025) and leave loading

To apply:

• Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.
• Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and selection criteria addressing the "As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following" section
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact recruitment team via email [email protected].
• Closing date: 11.30pm AEST Sunday 6 July 2025

Please note applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period. Should we receive suitable candidates during this time, the advertising period will cease.

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the Flexible working policy.

Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continued connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present.

With respect, no agencies please