About

BBS Communications Group is one of Australia’s most respected strategic communications agencies.

We are trusted advisors in corporate communications, issues and crisis management, media relations, stakeholder and community engagement, financial communications and executive training.

Our team creates, promotes and protects our clients’ brands and stories.

We launch the campaigns which put our clients at the forefront of their market.

We develop the plans which engage, excite and establish valuable relationships for organisations and their critical stakeholders.

Our advisors work with senior executives to set strategy and manage reputational risk, and our consultants implement the programs which drive brand and business value.

In 2024, we celebrate 35 years working across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

We are proud and energised to continue our work, leading the evolution of the communications profession which is so critical to business, government and community.

We are agile and responsive to client objectives, economic shifts, new techniques and technologies.

Our success continues to be defined by how we work, by our commitment to being an energetic and trusted partner focussing on opportunity and outcomes.

BBS (b.b.s) adj. insightful, creative, passionate

Global Communications Partner

BBS Communications Group partners with global communications PR firm Edelman, an independent business with 6000 staff in 60 offices worldwide.

Our relationship is founded on shared values, an unwavering commitment to professionalism and the pursuit of best practice in all aspects of our work.

In recent times, the BBS + Edelman partnership has delivered work for clients operating in technology, financial services, fast moving consumer goods, health and aged care and more.

Awards

Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA)

2022 PRIA National Golden Target Awards
Category: PR-led Brand Partnership Campaign – Bronze 
Client: AVID Property Group
Project: In Perfect Harmony: An iron-clad partnership with Sunshine Coast Lighting 

2021 PRIA National Golden Target Awards
Category: Crisis and Issues Management – Gold
Client: St Vincent’s Care Services
Project: COVID Communications 

2021 PRIA National Golden Target Awards
Category: Thought Leadership Campaign – Gold
Client: Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Project: The Illumine Podcast

2021 PRIA National Golden Target Awards
Category: Media Relations Campaign – Silver
Client: AVID Property Group
Project: From lockdowns to unlocking land supply: Creating Harmony
for Buyers

2021 PRIA National Golden Target Awards
Category: Emerging Leader of the Year – Silver
Gina Calder

2021 PRIA National Golden Target Awards
Category: B2B Campaign – Finalist 
Client: Bolter
Project: Little Start Up Grant

2019 PRIA National Golden Target Awards
Category: Thought Leadership Campaign – Highly Commended
Client: Retirement Living Council
Project: A Book of Wise Moves

2019 PRIA QLD Golden Target Awards
Category: Thought Leadership Campaign – Winner
Client: Retirement Living Council
Project: A Book of Wise Moves

2019 PRIA QLD Golden Target Awards
Category: Future Leaders – Winner
Cassie Charlish

2014 PRIA QLD Golden Target Awards
Category: Community Relations – Highly Commended
Client: Hamilton Harbour
Project: Hamilton Harbour Precinct

2014 PRIA QLD Golden Target Awards
Category: Public Affairs – Highly Commended
Client: Pharmacy Guild
Project: Pharmacy Under Threat

2012 PRIA Golden Target Awards
Category: Environmental
Client: Greencross Australia
Project: Harden Up Campaign

2011 PRIA Golden Target Awards
Category: Consumer Marketing and Social Marketing
Client: urbanest
Project: urbanest Australian Market Entry

2011 PRIA Golden Target Awards
Category: Environmental
Client: Shine Lawyers
Project: Erin Brockovich Tour

Government Relations Awards

2013 Government Relations Awards

Category: Best Campaign: Health
Client: The Pharmacy Guild of Australia/BBS Communications
Project: Community Pharmacy Under Threat

Planning Institute of Australia

2011 Planning Institute of Australia Certificate of Merit
Category: Public Engagement and Community Planning
Client: Powerlink
Project: Ebenezer Industrial Precinct

Lord Mayors Business Awards

2011 Lord Mayors Business Awards Finalist
Category: Employer of Choice

In the news

Intern at BBS

BBS operates a University Internship Program which offers placements in line with the university semesters, plus holiday period intakes, generally June/July and December/January/ February.

We accommodate trimester students and our program is open to applicants who are pursuing an internship of their own accord outside of the standard university semester calendar.

As a BBS intern you can expect to work alongside experienced professionals on real client projects, an environment which provides an accurate picture of what life as a communications consultant is like. 

BBS interns are always considered first for our graduate roles and many of our former interns have gone on to senior roles within our firm.

Working in a consultancy is diverse, fast-paced. It’s often said that “you’ll learn more in your first year in consultancy than in your first 3 – 5 years in another role”.

To apply for a BBS Internship, please email the Intern Program Coordinators with the following:

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Join our mailing list to download our resources as well as receive regular news and insights from our team of professional communicators.

Intern at BBS

BBS operates a University Internship Program which offers placements in line with the university semesters, plus holiday period intakes, generally June/July and December/January/ February.

We accommodate trimester students and our program is open to applicants who are pursuing an internship of their own accord outside of the standard university semester calendar.

As a BBS intern you can expect to work alongside experienced professionals on real client projects, an environment which provides an accurate picture of what life as a communications consultant is like. 

BBS interns are always considered first for our graduate roles and many of our former interns have gone on to senior roles within our firm.

Working in a consultancy is diverse, fast-paced. It’s often said that “you’ll learn more in your first year in consultancy than in your first 3 – 5 years in another role”.

To apply for a BBS Internship, please email the Intern Program Coordinators with the following: