Public Affairs and Communications Lead |Healthcare

Montu is one of Australia's leading health tech businesses and a leader in alternative health services. With operations in Australia and Europe, we take a technology-first approach to reshaping the landscape for suppliers, practitioners, pharmacies and patients.

Montu operates a fully integrated, end-to-end ecosystem of healthcare companies that touches every part of the alternative health experience, from patient care through to pharmacy dispensing, clinical education, product development, wholesale distribution and more. Our brands include Alternaleaf, UMeds, Leafio and Saged.

Recognised by the Deloitte Fast 50 as the fastest growing tech company in Australia for two years running – with revenue growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% and recently announced as #1 in the LinkedIn Top Startups Australia 2024 - Montu continues is ongoing growth journey and is now the largest business of its kind outside North America.

This role is an Australia-based, fully work-from-home position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The Public Affairs and Communications Lead, plays a critical role in fostering relationships and developing strategic partnerships with media and other key industry stakeholders. This role involves developing and executing strategies to support Montu’s reputation and ensure alignment with regulatory and policy environments. It works closely with our PR and other externally facing teams to align core messaging and communications activities.

This role requires a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, extensive experience in public affairs, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Public Affairs - Relationship and Partnership Development

• Develop and implement the public affairs strategy for Montu's corporate brand and its brand portfolio.
• Build, strengthen and maintain collaborative relationships with key media partners, working in alignment with internal teams such as PR and other Corporate Affairs and Patient Advocacy colleagues.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships that align with shared goals, such as media, government, policy advocacy.
• Represent Montu in public forums, conferences, and industry events.
• Work collaboratively cross-divisionally and/or cross-functionally to bring in critical insights to inform strategies and key decisions.

Strategic Communications 

• Create and implement public affairs strategies to enhance Montu’s reputation amongst key stakeholder groups, and demonstrate our commitment to earning our social licence to operate. 
• Develop strategies to position the organisation as a trusted partner within the healthcare space.
• Develop multi channels communication strategies to support Montu’s share of voice with key stakeholder groups. 
• Develop messaging and content for press releases, speeches, and public statements.

Internal Collaboration and Reporting

• Liaise with internal teams to ensure Corporate and Public Affairs efforts align with business objectives and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide insights and recommendations to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Track and report on partnership outcomes, project milestones, and progress.

• Tertiary qualifications preferred
• Proven experience in Public Affairs and Corporate Communications preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors.
• Strong experience in Media Relations and an extensive media network.
• Project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Background in Journalism, Policy advocacy or health communications would be highly desirable.

You’ll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global company in a hyper-growth phase. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and driven culture and offer opportunities for advancement to high achievers.Other benefits include:

• Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform, fostering continuous growth and development.
• Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.
• The freedom of a full-time, work-from-home role.
• Access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and select regional cities.
• Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.
• A private health insurance discount through Medibank.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.
• Enhancing your home office with our ergonomic equipment reimbursement benefit.
• Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.

We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.