Associate Director, Media / Director, Media

Associate Director, Media (0.6 FTE) / Director, Media (0.4 FTE)

NSW Ministry of Health

 
Join our Strategic Communications and Engagement Branch at NSW Ministry of Health for a unique ongoing role in our media team.


Help lead a busy, high performing team as the Associate Director of the NSW Health media team. This is an exciting role, in that two days a week you will help provide coverage as the Acting Director of the Media team on top of your substantive role the remaining 3 days.

Applications will be considered for either:

1. One application for both roles, or
2. One application for either the three-day or two-day part time role

 
About us

• A unique opportunity is available for a dynamic individual to join the Ministry of Health in a key strategic role to deliver a wide range of critical communications.
• We are seeking an experienced media professional with leadership skills who can act decisively while managing competing priorities in a very busy team.

This role will be located in St Leonards

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.



About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

We are offering an exceptional opportunity to step into two key leadership roles:

• Ongoing, part-time (0.6FTE), Crown Clerk Grade 11/12 Associate Director role (pro rata)
• Ongoing, part-time (0.4FTE), Band 1, Public Service senior executive (PSSE) role (pro rata)

For further information, download the role description:

• Director, Media
• Associate Director, Media

Take the focus capabilities from the role description and use the Capability Application Tool to access practice interview questions. 


About you

We are seeking motivated and dedicated individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in public affairs and media
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills
• Experience providing communications advice in crisis situations.
• The ability to work across a roster including after hours and weekends.

Applying for this role

To apply for this role please submit an up to date resume and a covering letter.  The covering letter should include the following:

• Your role preference, either one application for both roles, or one application for either the three-day or two-day part time role
• Your recent and relevant experience relating to the key accountabilities listed in the role description/s.

 
For role related queries or questions please contact Conor Cullen on conor.cullen@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ566265. 

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Health Executive Services on MOH-HES@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Monday 14 April 2025 (11:59pm)