Communications Adviser (Health)

Position: Communications Adviser (Health)

Location: Canberra, Australia

Monthly Remuneration: AUD10,134 – AUD12,275 inclusive of superannuation

Duration: 12 months with the option for a 12-month extension

The World at Abt 

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. 

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. 

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you. Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

Specialist Health Service:

Managed by Abt Global, the Specialist Health Service (SHS) provides strategic input on health to the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). SHS is the primary source from which DFAT accesses health and development expertise and advisory services to improve the quality of health programming across DFAT’s global and regional health portfolio, through enabling access to responsive technical advice and support.

The Opportunity

The Global Health and Education Division (GHD) requires a dedicated communications adviser to implement GHD health communications priorities under the GHD communication strategy. 

The Communications Adviser (Health) will be embedded in the Health Governance and Strategy Section to support overall communications needs of GHD’s health work, including implementing the strategic communications plan, managing communication platforms and products, and working closely with the overseas network and relevant Canberra-based divisions.

Specific Duties:

The adviser will:

• Lead the implementation of GHD’s strategic communications plan

• Develop communications material for GHD’s health policy and program work in line with the division’s strategic communications plan 

• Monitor social and other media to identify relevant material for circulation and publishing

• Maintain the Centre for Health Security’s website and relevant health pages on the DFAT website

• Provide public affairs and communication support for the Ambassador for Global Health, including managing their official social media presence

• Identify opportunities for public diplomacy and organise public events for GHD as required

• Undertake other duties as directed. 

Key Requirements:

Required experience

• 3-5 years of experience working in government or with government clients to deliver strategic communications support and products. 

  Required Qualifications and skills

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant field (public relations, communications, media, marketing). 

   

Cultural and language requirements

• Full professional fluency in English. 

How to apply:

Please submit your application on the Abt Global website or following link Communications Adviser (Health) - Abt Global, attaching your CV and a cover letter (as a single PDF document) addressing how you meet the key requirements of the role. Closing date is Sunday, 29 November 2026. For any enquiries, please email recruitment@shsglobal.com.au 

Abt is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

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