Healthcare Advisor – Life Science

Candidate with strategic insight, commercial understanding, and the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive successful outcomes for Denmark.

Are you passionate about advancing international partnerships in Life Science? Do you want to work at the intersection of diplomacy, public affairs, and business to strengthen the strategic relationship between Australia and Denmark?

The Royal Danish Embassy in Canberra represents Denmark across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, fostering political, economic, and commercial partnerships that create value for Denmark and Danish businesses.

The Position

We are seeking a Healthcare Advisor to join the Life Science team within the Economic Diplomacy Department. The team promotes Danish-Australian collaboration through trade, investment, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships, supporting Danish companies and strengthening public and private sector cooperation.

As a Healthcare Advisor, you will support Danish companies in identifying and developing market and sales opportunities in Australia, in alignment with Denmark’s national Life Science Strategy. Through tailored advisory services, you will help create the conditions for Danish companies to establish or expand their presence. Your responsibilities will include providing public affairs support, facilitating access to relevant authorities and stakeholders, conducting qualitative analyses, and coordinating joint promotional activities and delegation visits. All intended to enhance the market presence of Danish companies and facilitate the expansion of their commercial activities in Australia.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in life sciences, healthcare innovation, chronic disease management, and health policy through strategic engagement and project management.
• Identify and develop opportunities to strengthen Australian–Danish collaboration in life sciences, healthcare innovation, public-private partnerships, and Economic Diplomacy, creating value for Danish companies and institutions.
• Drive strategic projects including high-level visits, advocacy sessions, seminars, roundtables, study tours, and integrated diplomatic and commercial initiatives. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government, healthcare, industry, research, and other key stakeholders while representing the Embassy at meetings, conferences, and official engagements.
• Deliver agreed performance targets, key outcomes, and value creation through effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, International Relations, Health Economics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian healthcare and life sciences ecosystem, supported by an established network across government, healthcare, industry, research, and innovation.
• Familiarity with Danish healthcare companies and the Danish healthcare system is an advantage.
• Strong ability to identify commercial opportunities and create relevant supportive activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality outcomes through strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in sales and a systematic approach to customer relations and Public Affairs.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

The Opportunity 

• An internationally oriented workplace offering the opportunity to combine commercial and diplomatic engagement while building high-level relationships with companies, public authorities and key stakeholders.
• Professional development and competency-building in both Australia and Denmark as well as defined domestic/international business travel.
• Be part of the Economic Diplomacy Life Science team in Southeast Asia-Pacific, collaborating with regional colleagues and teams across the organisation. Supporting cross-functional cooperation and advances shared objectives with the Political Department, Public Diplomacy, and Invest in Denmark.
• The position is based in Canberra and reports directly to the Consul General in Sydney, requiring close and ongoing communication and collaboration with the Sydney office.

Employment Conditions

• Applicant must be Australian citizen or hold a valid Australian work permit, as visa sponsorship is not offered. Furthermore, applicant must provide Australian police check and successfully obtain Danish security clearance.
• 2-year contract with possibility of extension. 
• Canberra-based position within the Economic Diplomacy Team, located in Sydney, reporting to the Consul General.
• A 37-hour working week with flexible working arrangements, five weeks of paid annual leave, subject to Australian employment legislation and the Embassy's local staff regulations.
• Remuneration will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated results. A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.
• Applicant should be prepared to travel for defined domestic/international business activities.

Application Process

To apply, please submit: A targeted cover letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the position and a current CV including your education, professional experience, relevant qualifications, and referees.

Applications should be sent to Consul General Mrs. Anna Louise Højbjerg Henrichsen at ••••@um.dk no later than 15 November 2026.

Suitable candidates may be contacted before the deadline. For further information about the position, please contact the Royal Danish Consulate using the details above.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark values professionalism, integrity, collaboration, diversity, and mutual respect.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?

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