Communications Manager

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (the Guild) is a member organisation representing the owners of community pharmacies. Our members form a unique network of trusted healthcare professionals across Australia. We are committed to offering our staff a supportive, flexible, and rewarding working environment and conditions.

The Guild team is incredibly welcoming and generous with knowledge sharing – we want you to feel a part of the Guild family as soon as you walk in the door! We embrace all people, and you can feel comfortable to be yourself with us.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values of Authenticity, Connection and Excellence, which guide how we work with each other and deliver for our members. We believe in respecting and caring for people, doing what we say we will do, and achieving more together.

We invest in the development of our people through a focus on professional development and exposure as well as opportunities for growth. We care about where you're going and are keen to help you get there.

A key member of the Marketing & Communications team, the Communications Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development and delivery of the Guild's external communications, campaigns, events and strategic content initiatives. This role plays an important part in supporting the Guild's advocacy priorities and strengthening the profile of community pharmacy across Australia.

Working closely with National Secretariat teams, Guild Branches, industry stakeholders and external partners, you will deliver coordinated, high-impact communications that promote the value community pharmacy brings to patients, communities and the broader health system.

You will lead the development and execution of communication campaigns, oversee the editorial direction of Australasian Pharmacy, coordinate communications activities for major events and initiatives, and provide strategic communications advice to internal stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys combining strategy, creativity and stakeholder engagement to deliver meaningful outcomes.

This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity based at the Guild's National Secretariat in Barton, ACT

• You are someone who wants to make a difference through your work. You are passionate about strategic communications and understand the power of storytelling, advocacy and engagement to influence positive outcomes.

• You are an experienced communications professional with demonstrated success developing and delivering communication strategies, campaigns and content across multiple channels. You enjoy taking ideas from concept to execution and measuring their impact.

• Your stakeholder engagement skills are exceptional. You can build trusted relationships quickly, collaborate effectively with diverse groups, and confidently provide advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders.

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can successfully manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong attention to detail. You are proactive, organised and solutions-focused.

• Your experience in communications, marketing, public relations or journalism will set you up for success. Experience in healthcare, advocacy or membership-based organisations will be highly regarded. Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related discipline are essential.

• Join a positive and inclusive team!

• Respectful Flexibility Framework

• Annual leave loading and salary packaging

• Corporate wellbeing initiatives, including free annual flu vaccination and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to discounts, benefits, and career development opportunities

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, get in touch. We would love to speak to you.

To join our team, please send a cover letter telling us why this role is for you and the value you'd add to the team along with your resume to: *******@guild.org.au

Applications are now welcome and are planned to close by COB 2 October 2026.

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. This commitment starts with the candidate experience. We welcome applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and life experiences and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-age people. If we can assist you at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.