Director, Media And Communications

Hudson Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Director, Media and Communications role at Hudson Hudson Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director, Media and Communications role at Hudson NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system, working together seamlessly to deliver critical services to communities across the state.Hudson Executive has the privilege of partnering with NSW Ambulance to appoint a strategic and influential communications leader into the newly created pivotal role of Director, Media and Communications .
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the most high-profile communications portfolios in the NSW public sector.The OpportunityThis role offers a rare chance to shape how one of the state's most essential emergency services engages with its stakeholders—across government, media, the public and internally.
Operating in a high-trust, high-pressure environment, you will provide expert communications leadership at both strategic and operational levels.Why this role mattersLead complex, high-impact media and communication initiatives across NSW Work directly with senior executives and government on matters of public importance Influence public perception and build community trust in a fast-moving, highly visible organisation.
Drive innovation, modernise communication practices, and elevate the organisation's voice internally and externally Enjoy excellent remuneration, executive exposure, and generous public sector leave entitlements The RoleAs Director, Media and Communications, you will:Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic media, issues management, internal communications, digital content, branding, events, and stakeholder engagement Ensure alignment with whole-of-government and NSW Health objectives across all communications.
Build capability and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary communications team Foster a culture of service, responsiveness, and continuous improvement Lead communications during high-pressure events, including crisis and emergency situations Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, media, and the broader community About YouTo be successful in this role, you will bring:Extensive senior leadership experience in media, communications and issues management in a complex organisation and high-pressure environment Sound knowledge of political, social, policy and media issues impacting NSW Ambulance and the health and emergency services system Demonstrated experience in providing strategic advice on high-level issues, strategy and policy to senior executives Tertiary qualifications in communications, media, public relations or journalism, or equivalent experience A strong understanding of the machinery of government and political and parliamentary processes to support effective communication and build trusted relationships with Ministers' Offices, NSW Health and key stakeholders Application ProcessClosing date: 11:59 pm, Wednesday 23rd July 2025To apply, please submit your CV along with responses to the following two capability-based questions (maximum 4,000 characters each, including spaces):Question 1: Describe a time when you provided strong service to both internal and external stakeholders in a high-pressure communications environment.
What actions did you take to build trust and deliver value, and how did you measure your impact?Question 2: Give an example of how you translated shifting strategic direction into clear operational goals within a communications context.
How did you ensure alignment with business outcomes, and how did you bring your team or stakeholders along on the journey?For a copy of the Candidate Information Pack (Role Description, remuneration information and more), please visit (paste into your browser).As part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check and/or other checks as required for the position.
To apply for the position, you will be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or throughout the recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.Click here for position description.Click herefor information about eligibility lists and Recruitment Pool useClick herefor information on our Diversity and Inclusion StatementFor recruitmentrelated queries or questionsor ifyou require any adjustmentsto the recruitment processduring the recruitment process, please contact the Leeann Soden at quote JN245602Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at HudsonHudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen .Casual Loading Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive ofmandatory 25% casual loading.
This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
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