Job Description
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Shape the external voice of one of Australia's most innovative biotechnology companies
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Vaxxas is a high-growth biotechnology company transforming vaccine delivery through its proprietary High Density Microarray Patch (HD-MAP) technology. As we continue to expand our global profile and stakeholder engagement, we are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Director – External Relations to lead our government relations, industry engagement and external communications activities.
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Reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, this role provides a unique opportunity to influence how Vaxxas engages with governments, industry bodies, global health organisations, investors and key external stakeholders.
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This is a highly visible leadership role requiring someone who can confidently represent the organisation externally, build trusted relationships, navigate complex stakeholder environments and translate sophisticated scientific concepts into compelling and accessible narratives.
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About The Role
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As the Director – External Relations, you will lead the development and execution of Vaxxas' external engagement strategy across government, industry and communications functions, while supporting investor-facing activities and broader corporate communications initiatives.
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This role is suited to a seasoned Corporate Affairs, Government Relations or Public Affairs professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels, building trusted relationships, identifying opportunities and helping shape organisational reputation and influence.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Government & Stakeholder Relations
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Build and maintain strategic relationships with government stakeholders and key policy influencers in Australia, the US and globally.
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Represent Vaxxas across government, industry and health policy forums.
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Monitor policy, funding and stakeholder developments relevant to the biotechnology and healthcare sectors and provide strategic advice to leadership.
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Industry Relations & Advocacy
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Lead Vaxxas' engagement with key industry associations, conferences and stakeholder networks.
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Strengthen the organisation's visibility and influence across the biotechnology, medtech and health innovation sectors.
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External Communications
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Develop and execute external communications strategies that support business priorities and enhance corporate reputation.
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Oversee external messaging across government, industry and investor audiences.
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Support media engagement and reputation management activities.
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Investor Relations Support
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Maintain investor materials and data rooms.
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Coordinate shareholder communications between capital raises.
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Support executive leadership during investor engagement activities.
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About You:
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You are an experienced External Affairs qualified with a proven track record of building relationships, influencing stakeholders and operating effectively in complex, highly regulated environments.
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Essential
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Significant experience within Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, Public Affairs, External Relations or Stakeholder Engagement.
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Experience within biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medtech, life sciences or another highly regulated sector, highly desirable.
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Demonstrated success building and maintaining senior stakeholder relationships.
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Experience developing and delivering strategic communications or engagement programs.
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Ability to confidently represent an organisation externally and influence diverse audiences.
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Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
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Desirable
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Experience engaging with health, innovation or biotechnology-focused government portfolios.
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Exposure to investor communications or capital raising environments.
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Familiarity with global health, vaccine, biodefence or pandemic preparedness organisations and policy settings.
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What Success Looks Like:
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You will become a trusted and credible representative of Vaxxas, building strong relationships across government, industry and external stakeholder communities while helping communicate the company's vision, achievements and future opportunities.
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Learn more at
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📌 Director - External Relations (Brisbane)
🏢 Vaxxas Pty
📍 Brisbane