The Opportunity

We are seeking an empathetic and commercially minded Engagement Associate to join our ANZ team based in Sydney.

In this role, you will act as a trusted guide for prospective candidates considering cochlear implantation-providing personalised support, sharing insights, and building confidence throughout their journey from initial enquiry through to surgery.

This is a highly team-oriented role where you will partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Clinical and Customer Service teams to deliver a seamless consumer experience and drive strong conversion outcomes.

By reaching out to consumers and offer them valuable insights through mentoring, you will play an important role in helping our customers to Hear now. And Always.

Please note: This is a 12 Month Maternity leave position until October 2027.

Consumer Engagement & Communication

- Manage and prioritise inbound and outbound consumer enquiries, delivering timely and personalised support
- Act as the primary contact for candidates via phone, email and events
- Guide candidates through the hearing implant journey with empathy, clarity and accurate information
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with consumers, clinicians, and the Cochlear recipient network
- Support and attend consumer and professional events to proactively engage and nurture candidates

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Partner closely with Marketing to optimise consumer engagement strategies and lead management
- Work with Sales and Clinical teams to connect candidates with appropriate programs and services
- Contribute to a consistent and high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints

Data Tracking & Insights

- Track all consumer interactions using CRM and business systems
- Analyse lead flow,



conversion trends and engagement metrics to support market growth
- Identify emerging trends and provide recommendations to enhance performance

Follow-up & Candidate Experience

- Maintain rigorous follow-up on all consumer interactions, ensuring no opportunity is missed
- Deliver a high-touch, personalised experience that builds trust and confidence

Administrative Support

- Provide operational support to Marketing and Field teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and systems

About You

You are a strong communicator who thrives on building relationships and supporting people through important decisions. You bring both commercial acumen and emotional intelligence to every interaction.

Required Skills & Experience

- Proven experience (3+ years) in sales, preferably within healthcare or consumer-facing roles
- Strong influencing and persuasive communication skills (particularly over the phone)
- High emotional intelligence, with the ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust quickly
- Solid organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and follow-ups
- Comfortable using CRM systems, databases, and digital tools
- Experience in patient support programs or consumer engagement roles
- Background in audiology, speech & language, or healthcare
- Personal connection to hearing loss or Cochlear products (advantageous but not essential)

Desirable

- Experience in patient support programs or consumer engagement roles
- Background in audiology, speech & language, or healthcare
- Personal connection to hearing loss or Cochlear products (advantageous but not essential)

Desired Skills and Experience

- Customer Service
- Sales
- Engagement Support
- Data Management

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📌 Engagement Associate (Ryde)
🏢 Cochlear
📍 Ryde