About the role 

Mater is the largest not-for-profit hospital and healthcare provider in Queensland – providing exceptional care for Queenslanders and delivering medical research with a global impact.

We’re seeking a Senior Media Advisor to work within our Corporate Affairs team based in Newstead, Brisbane.

You will play a key role in showcasing the work of Mater, highlighting the achievements of our clinicians and researchers and their impact on the lives of our patients.

This role requires an empathetic and sensitive storyteller, with sound news judgement and the ability to think and plan strategically.

Whether you’re telling the story of miracle babies at Mater Mothers’ Hospital or vaccine breakthroughs at Mater Research, this is an opportunity to be inspired – and to inspire others. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Working with the Media and Communications leadership team to support Mater’s strategic objectives.
• Taking a leading role in Mater’s media activity across Mater Health, Mater Research, Mater Foundation and Mater Education.
• Supporting the Director Communications and Media in identifying media issues, responding to media inquiries and providing strategic advice to key stakeholders.
• Developing proactive media opportunities to showcase Mater’s services and people.
• Providing advice and support to key internal and external Mater communications projects.
• Building collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders across Mater. 

About you 

• Tertiary qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or relevant discipline.
• Minimum five years’ relevant experience.
• Experience of TV, radio, print or online journalism is highly valued.
• Passion for telling health and human stories is essential.

Why join us? 

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people.

Our employee benefits include:

• Salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –

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Applications close on 16 March 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.