About the role

Mater is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Advisor, Media and Communications to play a pivotal role in championing and elevating the Mater brand across Queensland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a trusted, mission driven organisation and help shape the way we communicate our impact across health, education, research and philanthropy.

As the Senior Advisor, Media and Communications, you’ll champion and protect the Mater brand while leading high‑impact media activity across all sites. You’ll identify and amplify positive media opportunities, build strong relationships to support cohesive storytelling, and collaborate closely with senior leaders to advance Mater’s brand, reputation and corporate affairs objectives.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

• Drive development and execution of an integrated media strategy aligned to group priorities
• Maintain contemporary media policies, protocols and guidelines aligned with best practice
• Lead creation of proactive, strategic media content including long‑form stories, opinion pieces, digital and broadcast opportunities
• Identify and leverage emerging media platforms such as podcasts, blogs and digital publications
• Provide timely, strategic media and issues‑management advice to senior leaders
• Oversee consistent, audience‑centric content across traditional and digital channels to strengthen brand trust and engagement
• Build strong internal partnerships to ensure communication alignment and best‑practice storytelling
• Establish reporting frameworks to measure media performance against KPIs
• Lead crisis and issues‑management communication with discipline, speed and clarity
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational excellence within the Corporate Affairs and Growth portfolio

About you

You will have tertiary qualifications in media, communications, marketing or similar. You will also meet the below criteria:

• Strong knowledge of the Queensland media landscape and journalist relationships
• 5+ years’ experience in a comparable role, ideally in a complex organisation
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-engagement skills
• The ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver quality outcomes
• Experience in health, research, education or philanthropy (advantageous)

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). 

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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