Project Communications and Engagement Officer

1 week ago

Illawarra, Australia NSW Health Full time

Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time until 30/4/2025 with the possibility of extension

Position Classification:
Health Mgr Lvl 2

Remuneration:
$ $61.40 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID:
REQ407784

Applications Close:20 July 2023

What you'll be doing


The role will provide ISLHD Capital Works projects with strategic advice, expertise in communications, engagement and liaison with various stakeholders.

The Project Communications and Engagement Officer is responsible for the development, management and implementation of stakeholder communications and engagement for major capital works projects across the LHD.

The role will also provide advice to the Project Director and Project Manager of capital works developments to support project planning and delivery.

Responsible during all phases of capital works projects for:

  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
  • Development and implementation of key messages and communications channels (internal and external stakeholders)
  • Media and Ministerial relations and issues management.


On a day-to-day basis, the Officer will be managed by the ISLHD Media and Communications Manager but will also maintain a close working relationship with project teams, Health Infrastructure communications team and the Executive Project Director.


All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Talent Pool

Please note:

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.


Selection Criteria

  • Qualifications or equivalent and senior level experience in government relations, community relations, journalism or similar.
  • Demonstrated relevant experience in developing, managing and implementing effective communications strategies.
  • Experience in strategic issues management and stakeholder engagement.
  • High level written communication skills and experience in producing key written communications including communication strategies and plans, briefing notes, media releases and newsletters.
  • Demonstrated effective liaison and communication with a wide range of stakeholders from senior executive and Government officers to members of the public.
  • Experience in risk management as it relates to stakeholder management and communications, and formulation and management of appropriate responses.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
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