About the Agency

The Australian Digital Health Agency leads the national effort to digitally enable Australia’s health system. We support the delivery of person-centred, connected healthcare through the development and adoption of digital health services and systems. Our work includes managing My Health Record, Electronic prescriptions, and the 1800MEDICARE app, ensuring a healthier future for all Australians through connected healthcare.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic and proactive Assistant Director, Media and Public Relations to help drive the Agency’s reputation and storytelling.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work in a fast-paced, issues-driven environment where your communication expertise will directly support national health priorities.

You’ll play a central role in managing the Agency’s public profile by:

Leading proactive and reactive media engagement, including handling enquiries, issues management and rapid responses
Developing and delivering media and PR strategies, campaigns and content
Advising senior executives on media engagement, messaging and reputation risks
Coordinating media opportunities, announcements and stakeholder engagement activities

What you'll bring

You’re an experienced communications professional who thrives under pressure and can confidently engage with senior stakeholders.

We’re looking for:

Proven experience in media, PR, journalism or strategic communications
Strong ability to manage media enquiries and produce high-quality content quickly and accurately
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing materials, talking points and media responses
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering PR strategies and managing reputational issues
Strong stakeholder management skills and sound judgement in sensitive situations
Experience leading people or coordinating external providers
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Highly regarded:

Experience in government, health or complex public sector environments
Exposure to issues management and after-hours media response

Application

To apply for the role, please submit your resume and a cover letter (1 page maximum) addressing the essential criteria above. Please contact the talent acquisition team at *******@digitalhealth.gov.au with queries relating to the application process.

Closing date: 18 June 2026, 11:30pm

Salary: This role offers between $124,583 - $142,089 plus 15.4% superannuation depending on skills and experience.