Communications Adviser (Health)

About the role

The Specialist Health Service, managed by Abt Global, provides strategic health input to the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Global Health and Education Division (GHD) is looking for a Communications Adviser (Health) to embed in the Health Governance and Strategy Section. The adviser supports GHD's health communications priorities under its communication strategy, including the strategic communications plan, communication platforms and products, and works closely with the overseas network and Canberra-based divisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of GHD's strategic communications plan
• Develop communications material for GHD's health policy and program work in line with the plan
• Monitor social and other media to identify material for circulation and publishing
• Maintain the Centre for Health Security's website and relevant health pages on the DFAT website
• Support the Ambassador for Global Health with public affairs and communications, including managing their official social media presence
• Identify public diplomacy opportunities and organise public events for GHD as required
• Undertake other duties as directed

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience delivering strategic communications support and products for government or government clients
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant field such as public relations, communications, media or marketing
• Full professional fluency in English

What we offer

• Monthly remuneration of AUD 10,134 to 12,275 inclusive of superannuation
• 12-month engagement with the option of a 12-month extension

To apply, submit a CV and a cover letter as a single PDF through the Abt Global application process; the closing date is 29 November 2026.