Communications Officer

**Role Title**:Communications Officer**

Join our Strategic Communications & Engagement Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting **Temporary Employment** opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About the role**

Communications Officer, Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change, supports the planning and implementation of public health communications initiatives and marketing campaigns to improve health outcomes for the people of NSW. Working across a range of health issues, this position works with a multidisciplinary team of communications experts to coordinate and deliver communications projects across the Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change Unit.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $113,574- $125,720 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location
- 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**

As an organised multi-tasker, you’ll be central to the workings Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change Unit, responsible for project/campaign administration, content creation, stakeholder engagement, engaging with external stakeholders, collating campaign plans, toolkits and evaluations, facilitating campaign processes and supporting the day-to-day operations.

As part of with wider Strategic Communications & Engagement Branch at the NSW Ministry of Health, you’ll be supported to contribute and grow your communications capabilities, encouraged to think creatively and work in a kind and collaborative environment.

**About you**
- We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Experience working in a marketing, communications, public relations team - in-house or agency.
- Familiarity working with collaboration and workflow platforms, including MS Teams, Planner, Lists.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

**How to apply**
- At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
- Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages)
- Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

**Closing Date: 18 July 2025**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

- At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- 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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 18 July 2025