Principal Communications Specialist

Principal Communications Specialist (Contract) – Remote – Locations: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia – Full time – Posted Today – Job requisition id: R At Medtronic you can begin a life‑long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Principal Communications Specialist based in our Head Office in Macquarie Park, Sydney, on a 13‑month fixed‑term contract (Maternity Leave Cover). Joining our EurAsia Communications team and spearheading ANZ corporate communications initiatives, you will work with talented, friendly and highly professional team members in delivering corporate communications strategies to elevate our brand, engage our employees and reach audiences with our life‑changing therapies. Responsibilities Under the leadership of the Snr Director Communications APAC, directly manage internal and external communications strategies to promote, enhance and protect the organization's reputation with relevant ANZ audiences. Drive comprehensive 360 communications strategies, activations and projects that position Medtronic as the leader in Healthcare Technology, a trusted local partner and employer of choice to external audiences. Manage ANZ public relations efforts and maintain local media/association relationships and support dissemination of information and releases. Prioritize and execute therapy‑specific awareness and product launch initiatives with Operating Unit and Marketing Leaders, and create communications campaigns that meet business objectives. Develop internal communication strategies to enhance employee engagement and brand ambassadorship among employees. Lead major internal employee events such as kickoff meetings, holiday programs and patient story sessions. Advise and support senior leadership in communicating to external and internal audiences. Work with ANZ leadership and Global Communications teams to manage local issues and crises, media relations, and patient advocacy. Share and scale best practices across EurAsia teams, with occasional global project work designed to streamline communications efforts and practices. Required Knowledge and Experience Degree is essential with 8 years relevant experience. Excellent written, verbal, copy editing, and presentation skills in English. Public relations and media management experience. Core business acumen and general understanding of the healthcare marketplace. Knowledge and understanding of both traditional and emerging communications channels, including social media and digital platforms. Experience developing, executing, and measuring strategic communications initiatives and campaigns that deliver results; expertise managing project timelines and budgets. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic relationships and communicate complex concepts with key influencers. Demonstrated ability to influence organizational decision‑makers (internal / external). Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees’ lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions and offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission – to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life – unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart – putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity. Build – a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world. Grow – a career reflective of your passion and abilities. Connect – to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of lifelong learning. These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first – Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life‑transforming technologies – No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world – Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care – Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You’re shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care. It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient‑facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. 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