Media and Communications Officer

Overview

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2026 with a possibility of extension.

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2.

Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum plus superannuation.

Hours Per Week: 38.

Requisition ID: REQ604078.

Location: Kogarah, Sydney.

Applications Close: Friday, 19 September 2025.

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

Where you\'ll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney's central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The role

The primary purpose of the Media and Communications Officer position is to provide internal and external communication support to maximise positive communication opportunities and to respond to media enquiries and liaise with media organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and external communication support to maximise positive communication opportunities.
  
• Respond to media enquiries and liaise with media organisations.
  

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 for meal & entertainment and novated leasing.
  
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  

Application questions

• 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?
  
• 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

• Position Description
  
• SESLHD Expected Standards
  
• Applying for this position
  

For role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Windon on the following email address: kate.windon@health.nsw.gov.au

CORE Values

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

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all employees, irrespective of age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and 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, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au. Adjustments may include but are not limited to physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
  
• 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 background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
  

Our CORE values and diversity statements are included above for reference.

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