Principal Communications Adviser in Adelaide Metro Southern Closes: Oct 07 2026 Based at Flinders Medical Centre within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, this contracted position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape health communication across Adelaide's southern metropolitan region.
SA Health · Adelaide Metro Southern Categories · AU
General Business
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Demand60
Career growth50
Healthcare fit60
Remote potential20
5-year outlook
The advertised salary is $112,163–$121,246 (ASO7). In the long term, senior communications roles in healthcare typically see modest growth, with potential to move into director-level positions within public health systems.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
senior
Employment type
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Date found
2026-09-23
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Clinicians with strong writing, media, or public affairs experience could leverage their healthcare domain knowledge, but this role demands proven communications leadership. It's a good pivot for those with relevant non-clinical experience, not for entry-level transitions.
Who should apply
Doctors, nurses, or allied health professionals with prior communications, PR, or media relations experience, or those who have led public health campaigns.
CV angle
Highlight clinical experience as subject-matter expertise for health messaging, and emphasize any communications, stakeholder engagement, or project management achievements, even if informal.
Skills to highlight
- Strategic communication planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Plain English writing
- Project management
- Social marketing
- Media relations
- Team supervision
Role summary
Lead strategic communications for a major health network, developing and implementing internal and external communication strategies, managing projects, and advising executives.
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