Communications Manager

Job Reference: 20767 

Why You’ll Be Excited About This Role

At Healius, we all have one thing in common: we’re passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians. Right now, it’s an exciting time to join us as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation focused on excellent customer and patient experiences, smarter ways of working, and providing a great place to work.

This is an opportunity to be part of exciting transformation projects across Healius and our brands, working closely with senior executives and business leaders to shape how we communicate both internally and externally.

About Us

Healius has an expansive network of over 80 medical laboratories and 2,000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 4 pathology service in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to remote Australian communities.

This means you will be working in a business large enough to offer job stability and security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Communications Manager, you will lead portfolio‑specific internal and external communications that support Healius’ mission and strategic priorities. You’ll provide trusted, practical communications advice to clinical and operational leaders and deliver high‑quality content across multiple channels.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Head of Communications to deliver Healius’ internal and external communications strategy, including CSR initiatives
• Develop and deliver enterprise‑wide internal communications and leadership resources across a range of channels, including newsletters, video, intranet content and events
• Build strong relationships with executive leaders and key business partners across the organisation
• Develop communication strategies that enhance employee engagement and support organisational change and cultural transformation
• Provide expert communications advice and support for high‑priority, employee‑facing projects and programs
• Oversee content development and production of the monthly Healius internal newsletter
• Identify and pursue external communications opportunities for Clinical and Operations teams
• Lead media relations activity, including proactive story development and reactive media management
• Create content for Healius’ social media channels

What Type of Person Will Be Successful

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced communications professional who is comfortable developing compelling content as well as providing strategic guidance to senior stakeholders. You bring a collaborative, proactive approach to your work, build strong relationships and can deliver quality work at pace.

You will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) in communications, marketing or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in communications and/or media relations roles within complex organisations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity, accuracy and practical messaging
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and subject matter experts
• Experience using tools such as SharePoint and Canva
• (Desirable) Experience in healthcare, clinical or regulated environments
• (Desirable) Experience communicating with large, geographically dispersed or frontline workforces
• (Desirable) Change management communications experience

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours we expect our people to embody: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible and Resourceful.

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Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits & perks including:

• Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
• Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our Commitment to Diversity And Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

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If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.
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