Full-time, fixed-term position through to November ****, with the possibility of extension subject to organisational requirements. Internal UQ applicants are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a secondment chance.
Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8).
Based at our Herston Campus.
About This Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your leadership profile and gain exposure to one of Queensland's most influential health and research networks? This is a unique opportunity to join Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) as Manager, Communications & Engagement, where you will lead strategic communications and engagement initiatives that showcase the impact of health research and drive collaboration across Queensland's health, research and academic sectors.
Ideal for an established communications professional seeking to broaden their experience, this role offers significant strategic exposure, the opportunity to work with senior leaders and partner organisations, and the chance to lead high-profile projects with purpose and impact. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, it provides an exceptional platform to strengthen your stakeholder engagement expertise, expand your professional network and make a meaningful contribution to improving healthcare outcomes for Queensland communities.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the development and delivery of strategic communications, marketing and engagement plans that strengthen HTQ's profile and advance organisational priorities.
Driving impactful campaigns, content and stakeholder engagement initiatives that foster collaboration across Queensland's health, research and academic sectors.
Overseeing HTQ's digital presence, including website,



social media channels and communication platforms, ensuring a consistent, engaging and contemporary brand experience.
Providing expert advice and leadership on communications, media, marketing and engagement best practice, while measuring performance and demonstrating impact.
About You
Demonstrated success leading the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement initiatives that enhance organisational profile and deliver measurable outcomes.
Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and work effectively across complex, multi-partner environments with professionalism, diplomacy and sound judgement.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling content and tailor messaging for diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.
Significant experience managing digital communication channels, including websites, social media, e-newsletters and content management platforms, while ensuring brand consistency and audience engagement.
Demonstrated experience delivering integrated communication, marketing and engagement campaigns, including content creation, media engagement, events and brand management.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or a related discipline,



or an equivalent combination of extensive experience and expertise in contemporary communications and engagement practice.
About Health Translation Queensland
Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) is a partnership organisation bringing together 13 of Queensland's world-class universities, research institutes and health services to help translate well-evidenced research into clinical practice.
At HTQ, we connect the people and ideas needed to turn research into better health service delivery. By linking researchers with clinicians and consumers, we help tackle health service priorities and drive improvements in clinical practice.
As a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) accredited Research Translation Centre, we work to build the capability of our research translation workforce and to remove barriers to collaboration to accelerate research translation into clinical practice.
With the support of our partners, we're ultimately helping Queensland's health system become more connected, capable, creative and responsive through research translation.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Benefits
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
17% super
17.5% leave loading
flexible and hybrid working options
health and wellbeing programs
a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
on-campus childcare
affordable parking
salary packaging
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📌 Senior Principal, Communications And Engagement (Brisbane)
🏢 UQ
📍 Brisbane