Senior Principal, Communications and Engagement

• Health Translational Queensland
• Full-time, fixed-term position through to November 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to organisational requirements. Internal UQ applicants are encouraged to apply and may be considered for a secondment opportunity.
• Base salary will be in the range $120,317 - $ 134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your leadership profile and gain exposure to one of Queensland's most influential health and research networks? This is a unique opportunity to join Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) as Manager, Communications & Engagement, where you will lead strategic communications and engagement initiatives that showcase the impact of health research and drive collaboration across Queensland's health, research and academic sectors.

Ideal for an established communications professional seeking to broaden their experience, this role offers significant strategic exposure, the opportunity to work with senior leaders and partner organisations, and the chance to lead high-profile projects with purpose and impact. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, it provides an exceptional platform to strengthen your stakeholder engagement expertise, expand your professional network and make a meaningful contribution to improving healthcare outcomes for Queensland communities.

Key responsibilities will include

• Leading the development and delivery of strategic communications, marketing and engagement plans that strengthen HTQ's profile and advance organisational priorities.
• Driving impactful campaigns, content and stakeholder engagement initiatives that foster collaboration across Queensland's health, research and academic sectors.
• Overseeing HTQ's digital presence, including website, social media channels and communication platforms, ensuring a consistent, engaging and contemporary brand experience.
• Providing expert advice and leadership on communications, media, marketing and engagement best practice, while measuring performance and demonstrating impact.

About You

• Demonstrated success leading the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement initiatives that enhance organisational profile and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and work effectively across complex, multi-partner environments with professionalism, diplomacy and sound judgement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling content and tailor messaging for diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.
• Significant experience managing digital communication channels, including websites, social media, e-newsletters and content management platforms, while ensuring brand consistency and audience engagement.
• Demonstrated experience delivering integrated communication, marketing and engagement campaigns, including content creation, media engagement, events and brand management.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of extensive experience and expertise in contemporary communications and engagement practice.

About Health Translation Queensland

Health Translation Queensland (HTQ) is a partnership organisation bringing together 13 of Queensland’s world-class universities, research institutes and health services to help translate well-evidenced research into clinical practice.

At HTQ, we connect the people and ideas needed to turn research into better health service delivery. By linking researchers with clinicians and consumers, we help tackle health service priorities and drive improvements in clinical practice.

As a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) accredited Research Translation Centre, we work to build the capability of our research translation workforce and to remove barriers to collaboration to accelerate research translation into clinical practice.

With the support of our partners, we’re ultimately helping Queensland’s health system become more connected, capable, innovative and responsive through research translation.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lauren Jeffery |

Senior Manager, Program Operations and Partnerships at lauren.jeffery@healthtranslationqld.org.au .

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion . We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-68579). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the end of September 2026.