Senior Communications Lead, Rural Medical Education

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) seeks a senior communications professional to lead messaging for the Rural Generalist Fellowship Program and related member initiatives. You will work with the Marketing and Communications Manager in a small, collaborative team in Brisbane.

Requirements include a degree in communications or PR and 5+ years in a similar role, with strong writing, stakeholder management and crisis communications experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in communications, public relations or related field.
• 5+ years in a similar communications role.
• Strong ability to write, edit in clear, plain English across complex topics and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications for the Rural Generalist Fellowship Program and translate training, assessment and policy changes into clear messaging for doctors at all stages.
• Support communications across broader member-facing and organisational projects.
• Develop tailored messaging for different stages of the training pathway, from entry through to Fellowship completion.
• Partner with education and training teams to ensure clarity and consistency across Fellowship communications.
• Provide high-quality writing, editing and guidance to lift team output.
• Support media enquiries and assist with crisis communications when needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Strong writing

Strategic communications

Education

Degree in communications or PR

Job description

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) seeks a senior communications professional to lead messaging for the Rural Generalist Fellowship Program and related member initiatives. You will work with the Marketing and Communications Manager in a small, collaborative team in Brisbane.

Requirements include a degree in communications or PR and 5+ years in a similar role, with strong writing, stakeholder management and crisis communications experience.