External Communications and Engagement Manager

External Communications and Engagement Manager

Agency for Clinical Innovation

• Join an organisation passionate about improving health care.
• Flexible working organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

We are looking for

• Establish new engagement channels with key stakeholders across NSW Health
• Manage external communications function, including media and content management
• Lead a small team to produce promotional materials, run events and drive engagement initiatives

About us

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, consumers and system leaders together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

For more information go to https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au

What you will be doing

As part of the Strategy, Communication, Planning and Engagement (SCOPE) Directorate, the External Communications and Engagement Manager provides leadership to a small team of marketing and communications project officers with a focus on promoting information, running events and driving initiatives that engage key stakeholders and connect them to our work.

The position has responsibility for media management, developing the ACI’s communications channels, and designing communications and engagement plans that showcase the ACI’s projects to improve knowledge of innovation initiatives across the health system. The position holder will support internal engagement initiatives to keep ACI employees informed of key organisational updates.

A copy of the position description can be accessed online.

Employment details

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $137,173.00 - $163,431.00 per annum excluding Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO)
Requisition ID: REQ533578

How to apply

Your application should include:

• a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages
• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• address Selection Criteria below in your application.

Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ533578 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria / Questions

1. Proven experience in the development and successful implementation of innovative communications and marketing strategies to drive engagement and build brand awareness.
2. Extensive experience as a communications practitioner with the ability to quickly grasp and interpret complex strategies, interact with customers, peers and senior leaders, develop and implement impactful communications plans and effectively manage media.
3. Demonstrated experience leading change, with the ability to design, manage and execute multiple promotion and communications projects that capture the attention of key stakeholders.
4. High level verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with extensive experience engaging and influencing key stakeholders to achieve optimal business outcomes.

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

f you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email aboriginalcareers@health.nsw.gov.au

If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au.

This position is permanent and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

If you would like more information on this role please contact Karen Perini, on 0407 468 864.

This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process.

Closing date: 5 December 2024