Communication Assistant - Icon Oncology Group, South Brisbane

Icon Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Rewards program

Discounts & cashback

Flexible work arrangements

Novated lease

Paid parental leave

Wellness support

Job summary

Icon Oncology Group in South Brisbane is seeking a Communication Assistant to join our Marketing & Communications team. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience across internal and external campaigns, social media content, media support, and reputation‑building activities within a healthcare setting.

You’ll receive mentorship and structured development to nurture your communications career, with a collaborative environment designed to set you up for long‑term success.

Qualifications

• Permanent Australian working rights.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, PR, or related fields.
• Demonstrated creativity and strategy in communications.
• Approximately 12 months of relevant internship experience if you’re a recent graduate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating clear, accurate, and engaging content aligned with Icon’s strategic communication goals and brand identity.
• Contribute to digital campaigns including writing corporate comms, news articles, social media posts and presentation support.
• Support the team with reporting and analysing data, briefing design work and campaign assets, and other operational communication tasks.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of communication initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Relationship building

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications or PR

Job description

Communication Assistant - Icon Oncology Group, South Brisbane

Marketing and Communications Brisbane Full Time Icon Oncology Group

Key Points

• Kickstart your communications career in a fully supported role with genuine global career progression opportunities.
• Gain hands‑on experience across supporting multi-channel communications across internal, external, media, and digital platforms.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexible work options available.
• Permanent full-time position based at Icon Oncology Group’s Head Office in South Brisbane.

At Icon Oncology Group, You Can

Are you an early career communications professional looking for your first role and to grow your career in the healthcare industry? The Icon Marketing & Communication team are seeking a motivated team mate to join them at Icon Oncology Group’s Head Office in South Brisbane.

We’re growing, and what we do matters to more people every day. Every role here holds a strong contribution to the care provided to our patients and customers. When you choose a career with us, you help change lives for the better.

What You’ll Do

As a Communication Assistant, you’ll play a hands‑on role in helping deliver a wide range of strategic communication initiatives from internal and external campaigns, and social media content, to supporting media releases, events and reputation‑building activities. You’ll also contribute to the team’s success by providing reliable administrative support that enhances overall efficiency.

We understand that success does not occur overnight and even the most talented of individuals require proper nurturing and support to succeed. You’ll be supported by experienced mentors who are committed to helping you grow. In this role, you’ll develop your technical skills in a structured, collaborative environment designed to set you up for long‑term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating clear, accurate, and engaging content aligned with Icon’s strategic communication goals and brand identity.
• Contribute to digital campaigns including writing corporate comms, news articles, social media posts and presentation support.
• Support the team with reporting and analysing data, briefing design work and campaign assets, and other operational communication tasks.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of communication initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

Strong interpersonal skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to build great working relationships are key. Previous experience in private healthcare or professional services in a corporate environment is an added bonus, but above all, we’re looking for someone to learn and grow with us.

Essential Requirements

• Permanent Australian working rights.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, PR, or related fields.
• Demonstrated creativity and strategy in communications.
• Approximately 12-months of relevant internship experience if you’re a recent graduate.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience or interest in private healthcare or professional services in a corporate environment.

About Us

We are Australia's largest integrated provider of cancer care with a growing reach in New Zealand, South East Asia, the United Kingdom and Germany. The Group is built on a strong but simple mission - to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. We are delivering world‑leading care and helping address the global cancer burden, and every single person across the group plays their own critical part in achieving this. For more information visit www.icongroup.global and follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-group

Extra benefits for YOU:

• Competitive Remuneration & Professional Development: Enjoy a structured career pathway and competitive pay.
• Rewards & Recognition: Be part of a valued rewards program that acknowledges your hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts & Cashback: Save on hundreds of brands with our Ignite app.
• Flexible Work Arrangements where applicable: Benefit from flexible options, including hybrid work environments, and varying start‑finish times.
• Novated Lease Options: Access convenient vehicle financing through our partner RemServ.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave as a permanent employee.
• Wellness Support: Utilise resources and tools to balance your psychological and physical health.

Icon Oncology Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.