Senior Communications Specialist - Rural Medical Education

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is Australia’s only medical college dedicated to rural and remote medicine. This senior communications role leads projects across the Rural Generalist Fellowship Program and our broader membership, working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager.

You will translate training, assessment and policy changes into clear, actionable messaging for doctors at all stages, while supporting broader member-facing communications and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar communications role.
• Strong ability to write and edit in clear, plain English.
• Experience with crisis communications and reputation management.
• Background in member-based organisations or medical education is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications for the Rural Generalist Fellowship Program, translating training, assessment and policy changes into messaging for doctors at all stages.
• Support communications across member-facing and organisational projects as required.
• Develop tailored messaging for different stages of the training pathway, from entry 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

Writing & Editing

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Crisis management

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in communications or PR

Job description

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is Australia’s only medical college dedicated to rural and remote medicine. This senior communications role leads projects across the Rural Generalist Fellowship Program and our broader membership, working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager.

You will translate training, assessment and policy changes into clear, actionable messaging for doctors at all stages, while supporting broader member-facing communications and