Statewide Campaigns & Communications Lead - Care Closer to Home

Children's Hospital Foundations Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Salary packaging up to AU$15,900 tax‑s

Additional annual leave

Corporate healthcare plan

Paid parental leave

Professional development fund

Counselling and wellbeing support

Wellness initiatives

Southbank office

Job summary

Children's Hospital Foundations Australia – South Brisbane QLD is seeking a Senior Manager, Statewide Campaigns and Communications. You will lead the statewide Care Closer to Home program, manage government engagement and announcements, and oversee agencies to deliver on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with hospitals, partners and regional communities, bringing strategic communications leadership, fundraising experience and a calm, organized approach under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years’ experience in senior campaigns, communications, public affairs, media or fundraising roles.
• Strong track record delivering integrated fundraising, marketing, communications or PR campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage government engagement, media opportunities and announcements.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide campaigns and communications for the Care Closer to Home program.
• Coordinate government briefings, ministerial visits and related announcements.
• Oversee fundraising and PR agencies and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Build trusted relationships with hospitals, partners and regional communities.

Skills

Senior campaigns

Communications

Public affairs

Media relations

Government engagement

Project management

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Children's Hospital Foundations Australia – South Brisbane QLD is seeking a Senior Manager, Statewide Campaigns and Communications. You will lead the statewide Care Closer to Home program, manage government engagement and announcements, and oversee agencies to deliver on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with hospitals, partners and regional communities, bringing strategic communications leadership, fundraising experience and a calm, organized approach under pressure.