Communications and Media Lead

Connect your passion with purpose

· Make a difference in childhood and adolescent cancer research and care

· Strategic and hands-on role leading ANZCHOG’s communications

· Flexible working options, including remote working.

· Australian and New Zealand Children’s Haematology/Oncology Group (ANZCHOG)/
Hudson Institute of Medical Research

· Full/Part Time (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

· Excellent Salary Packaging Benefits

About ANZCHOG

ANZCHOG is the Australian and New Zealand peak professional body for paediatric oncologists and other health professionals caring for children and adolescents with cancer and blood diseases. ANZCHOG is also the national Cancer Cooperative Trials Group (CCTG) for childhood and adolescent cancer clinical trials and sponsors a broad range of national and international trials. ANZCHOG is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation.

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a global leader in medical research dedicated to producing outstanding research that is relevant has impact and is internationally recognised. Our discoveries impact cancer, reproductive health and pregnancy, inflammation and infant and child health. Hudson Institute provides administrative host services for ANZCHOG.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications and Media Lead to join the ANZCHOG team. This rewarding role leads the management and delivery of ANZCHOG’s communication strategy and is responsible for both strategic advice and day-to-day execution. This opportunity can be fulltime or part-time (0.8FTE) worked over 5 days.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and internal and external stakeholders to create innovative, engaging and purposeful communications that enhance ANZCHOG’s visibility, protect and promote its reputation and connect meaningfully with its diverse audiences. You will also oversee the organisation’s brand and positioning, helping to define what ANZCHOG stands for and how it is represented externally.

We are seeking an experienced professional to ensure ANZCHOG’s message across all platforms is consistent, engaging and aligned to the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the organisation. This role would suit a confident communications generalist who is equally at home writing a media release, managing digital channels, producing comms collateral and advising on reputational risk.

About You

· A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (i.e. journalism, communications, marketing or public relations) or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.

· At least six years’ experience in communications, ideally in the health, science or not-for-profit sector.

· Demonstrated ability to absorb and simplify complex information for a range of audiences.

· Experience leading a communications function, balancing effective strategy with hands-on implementation.

· A clear understanding of brand positioning and the role of communication in shaping reputation.

· Excellent writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Sound judgement and a proactive approach to identifying and managing reputational risks and opportunities.

· Ability to complete work to brief and under pressure in a complex environment.

· Ability to monitor media and social analytics and prepare reports.

· Experience using 3rd party applications and software, including social media management tools, website content management systems, video editing tools, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, plus Campaign Monitor or similar.

Please include links to examples of your work in your application.

Why Work for Us

· The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents affected by cancer and their families.

· Access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $15,900 of salary tax fee).

· Commitment to work life balance for staff, including flexible hours/ remote work from home options.

· A family friendly workplace.

· All staff have access to our free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) service.

If you fit the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025