Senior Account Director – Healthcare Public Relations

About the Company

Our client is a specialist healthcare communications agency partnering with leading MedTech, pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations across Australia.

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.

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.

The Opportunity

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.

You'll work closely with senior leaders and clients across the healthcare sector, helping shape communications strategies that support awareness, engagement and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of healthcare client accounts as a trusted senior advisor.

Develop strategic public relations programmes and integrated communications plans.

Present proposals and recommendations to senior client stakeholders.

Build compelling media stories and secure national and trade media coverage.

Manage media issues and reputation management activity where required.

Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and support new business activity.

Mentor and develop junior team members.

Contribute to agency processes, quality standards and continuous improvement.

Represent the business at industry events and client meetings.

About You

You'll bring:

6–10+ years' public relations experience, predominantly within an agency environment.

Healthcare, MedTech or pharmaceutical communications experience.

Demonstrated success leading complex client accounts.

Experience developing and presenting strategic communications proposals.

Excellent media relations skills and established journalist relationships.

Commercial awareness with experience growing client accounts.

Previous people leadership or mentoring experience.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Interest in emerging technologies, AI and the Australian healthcare sector.

What's on Offer

Genuine progression into a Head of PR position.

Opportunity to work with leading healthcare, MedTech and pharmaceutical organisations.

Exposure to senior executives and industry leaders.

Collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Ongoing professional development and career progression.

Hybrid working arrangements.

Package

$130,000–$135,000 + Super + Bonus