Senior Communications and Engagement Officer
Senior Communications and Engagement Officer
Agency for Clinical Innovation
- Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.
- Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Promote engagement with the Innovation Exchange both within the Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) and across NSW Health, to help surface, spread and scale innovations across the system.
- Work collaboratively with the ACI's Communications, Web and Design teams to deliver cleverly presented digital content that complies with current web accessibility standards.
- Implement the ACI’s stakeholder engagement activities, as well as both internal and external events and initiatives.
About us
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers 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 Senior Communications and Engagement Officer is responsible for producing digital communications and implementing engagement activities that support the ACI’s strategic plan.
The role is primarily responsible for growing and promoting the Innovation Exchange, an online platform showcasing innovations across the NSW Health system. The position works collaboratively as part of the External Communications and Engagement team to deliver well-written, engaging content across channels, drive stakeholder engagement initiatives, and support internal and external events.
Employment details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 – $144,444.00 per annum excluding Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO)
Requisition ID: REQ581514
How to apply
Your application should include:
- a cover letter detailing your interest, how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, and answers both the questions below, in a maximum of 2 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.
Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ581514 to submit your application.
Questions
1. Describe a communications project or program where you have had a hands-on role in project management, including the steps you took to ensure its success or overcome any challenges.
2. Describe a project for which you developed and implemented a communications and engagement plan that successfully reached a range of audiences via multiple channels, with an emphasis on digital communications. How did you measure your success?
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.
If 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 a permanent position 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 External Communications and Engagement Manager Danielle Oppermann on danielle.oppermann@health.nsw.gov.au
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: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 at 11:59PM
