HBF Employee Benefits 

• FREE Corporate Gold Hospital Insurance (for you and your family) 
• 3 additional wellbeing days off a year (on top of our standard 20 days annual leave and 10 days personal leave) pro rata 
• 2 volunteering days per year 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave 
• Access to corporate discounts across a range of gyms, retail, restaurants, and hotels 
• Hybrid working arrangements available

About the Role  
As a Senior Communications Consultant at HBF, you will play a critical role in protecting and strengthening our corporate reputation while elevating our external profile across key organisational initiatives. This hands‑on role supports the development and delivery of strategic, insight‑driven external communications that reinforce our commitment to members and commercial objectives. You will manage media and stakeholder engagement, identify opportunities to advance HBF’s narrative, and support issues management. With strong news sense and advanced writing skills, you’ll work with leaders and partners to ensure HBF’s voice remains credible, consistent and influential.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and deliver strategic external communication plans that enhance brand awareness and positive sentiment for HBF and its brands.
• Produce high‑quality communication materials, including media releases, key messages, Q&As, corporate materials (e.g. annual reports), and social media content.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with media, stakeholders, project teams, and external PR agencies.
• Support issues management and crisis communications by coordinating timely, accurate messaging and stakeholder updates.
• Conduct research and monitor industry trends, media coverage, and competitor activity to inform communication strategies.
• Closely monitor policy debates impacting private health insurance across federal and state politics, industry bodies, and advocacy groups to inform HBF’s public affairs
• Manage and enhance key communication inputs, including media monitoring , key statistics, corporate collateral, and stakeholder registers.

This position is based in Perth on a permanent full-time basis.

About You 
You’re a confident, proactive communicator with a strong grasp of external relations and strategic storytelling. With at least five years’ experience in corporate affairs, public relations, journalism, or external communications, you bring sound judgement, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. You thrive on building relationships, shaping narratives, and protecting and enhancing organisational reputation.

Ideally, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in external communications, corporate affairs, or similar roles.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations, and a strong understanding of media environment.
• Demonstrated experience in issues management and delivering communication strategies that safeguard reputation.
• Proven ability to draft, edit, and oversee high‑quality corporate communications for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships.
• Excellent communication, prioritisation, and project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively across teams.

Keen to Apply?
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Our recruitment and selection process includes a variety of assessment methods including reference checks, National Police Clearance and verification of working rights in Australia.  

Inclusion and Accessibility
At HBF, we believe in the potential of every individual. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated, because they make us stronger. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including transgender and gender-diverse applicants.

We want you to Be You, Be Bold, and feel supported every step of the way. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@hbf.com.au.

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