About your opportunity

Permanent full-time position

Influence one of North Queensland's most significant healthcare investment programs.

Join Townsville Hospital and Health Service in a pivotal leadership role driving communications and stakeholder engagement for major infrastructure and expansion projects that will shape the future of healthcare across the region.

Working closely with Infrastructure Program Delivery, you'll lead strategic communications, foster meaningful relationships with staff, patients and the community, and help ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged and supported throughout transformational projects, including the expansion of Townsville University Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on healthcare services for generations to come.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and career development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland,



Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Salary range: $140,796 to $151,101 p.a. (AO7)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

- While not mandatory, a relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, multi-media studies, communications, and/or public relations would be highly regarded.
- Proficiency in Adobe Indesign CS6 or other relevant design suite would be well regarded.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Irene Jacovos on (07) •••• •068.

Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV690594

Applications close: Thursday, 3 September 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

📌 Senior Advisor Communications and Engagement (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Townsville