Communication Officer (Health Manager Level 2)
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- REQ581266 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,105.40 - $2,484.23 per week + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ581266
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Communication Officer is an integral member of the Communication team and is responsible for driving internal and external communication initiatives.
You will be responsible for developing communication strategies, supporting Sydney Local Health District events in line with strategic plans and in collaboration with key stakeholders, and for contributing ideas and content that effectively communicate the District’s key messages and tell the stories of the District’s staff, patients, services and research.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications or equivalent proven experience in corporate communication, public relations, journalism or related field.
- Organisational skills with a proven ability to organise events and to work under pressure with competing deadlines.
- Writing and editing skills and proven experience in delivering high quality, targeted corporate publications from concept through to publication.
- Skills in the use of Office 365 products, database management, other publishing skills and a working knowledge of EDM platforms and social media.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Sara Everingham via email at Sara.Everingham@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 15 June 2025
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