NSW Government

Communications Officer

🔍 Randwick, Prince of Wales Hospital | Sydney

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Public Relations and Corporate Affairs
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ552990 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ552990
Applications Close: Sunday, 2 March 2025
Location: Randwick, Sydney
 

Are you passionate about connecting people, informing communities, and sharing the stories of our exceptional healthcare teams.
 
Where you'll be working
 
Working in Randwick offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle benefits. As home to a leading healthcare precinct in Prince of Wales Hospital, you’ll have access to cutting-edge facilities and a collaborative work environment that supports innovation and career development. The area is conveniently located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, offering excellent public transport links and proximity to iconic beaches like Coogee and Bondi. Beyond work, you can enjoy a vibrant local community with parks, cafés, and restaurants, providing the perfect balance between a dynamic career and a fulfilling personal life. You will also get the chance to visit and work from other sites within the district.
 
What you'll be doing
 
As a Communication Officer, you’ll be at the heart of shaping impactful, high-quality communications that connect with our diverse stakeholders. Your ability to craft clear, engaging messaging will ensure we reach the right audience, through the right channels, every time.
 

As a key point of contact for media interactions, you'll:

  • respond to media enquiries, and prepare media releases, speeches, and Q&As for key events including support on Ministerial events;
  • advise senior staff on emerging issues and support their communications requests;
  • build a strong relationship with local and metropolitan media;
  • coordinate impactful multi-channel content and campaigns that inform and engage our internal and external stakeholders;
  • monitor media and health sector trends to develop effective issues management strategies and relevant communications to our workforce.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact through storytelling and strategic outreach, this is the role for you!
 

Benefits:

  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.
 

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

  1. Can you describe a time when you had to develop and deliver a high-quality communication strategy to a diverse group of stakeholders? How did you tailor your messaging across different audiences and channels, what technical platforms did you use, and what was the outcome?
  2. Describe a time where you anticipate potential communication challenges before they escalate into major issues. How did your approach align with strategic objectives, and what impact did it have on the organisation?

 

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Windon on kate.windon@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

 

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

 

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

 

Information for applicants:

  • An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
  • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
  • SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website 

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