Senior Account Director – Healthcare Public Relations
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Our client is a specialist healthcare communications agency partnering with leading MedTech, pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations across Australia.
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About the Company
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With an established reputation for delivering high-impact public relations and communications programmes, the agency works with innovative organisations bringing new technologies, treatments and healthcare solutions to market.
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The Opportunity
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Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Account Director to join the leadership team. This role offers genuine influence within the business and a clear pathway to Head of PR based on performance.
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This is a senior client leadership position for an experienced agency PR professional who enjoys building trusted client relationships, developing strategic communications programmes and mentoring high-performing teams.
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You'll work closely with senior leaders and clients across the healthcare sector, helping shape communications strategies that support awareness, engagement and commercial objectives.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead a portfolio of healthcare client accounts as a trusted senior advisor.
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- Develop strategic public relations programmes and integrated communications plans.
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- Present proposals and recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
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- Build compelling media stories and secure national and trade media coverage.
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- Manage media issues and reputation management activity where required.
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- Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and support new business activity.
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- Mentor and develop junior team members.
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- Contribute to agency processes, quality standards and continuous improvement.
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- Represent the business at industry events and client meetings.
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About You
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- 6–10+ years' public relations experience, predominantly within an agency environment.
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- Healthcare, MedTech or pharmaceutical communications experience.
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- Demonstrated success leading complex client accounts.
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- Experience developing and presenting strategic communications proposals.
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- Excellent media relations skills and established journalist relationships.
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- Commercial awareness with experience growing client accounts.
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- Previous people leadership or mentoring experience.
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- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
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- High attention to detail and solid organisational skills.
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- Interest in emerging technologies, AI and the Australian healthcare sector.
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What's on Offer
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- Genuine progression into a Head of PR position.
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- Opportunity to work with leading healthcare, MedTech and pharmaceutical organisations.
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- Exposure to senior executives and industry leaders.
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- Collaborative, high-performing team environment.
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- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
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- Hybrid working arrangements.
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Package
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$130,000–$135,000 + Super + Bonus
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📌 Senior Account Director - Healthcare Public Relations (Victoria)
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