Digital Communications Officer

**Digital Communications Officer**

Join our team at Ministry of Health for an exciting **Digital Communications Officer** opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- 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.
- 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 this role**

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.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring NSW Health’s digital communications are of the highest quality and provide the most relevant information and services for all stakeholders.

**Clerk Grade 7/8**, salary from $106,025 - $117,363 plus Super and annual leave loading, for up to 12 months.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**

Day to day responsibilities include:

- Creating, analysing and reviewing content published to NSW Health websites, intranets and other digital platforms
- Ensuring web publishing standards are met, including website accessibility and best practise digital publishing
- Reporting on website performance and analytics
- Monitoring and actioning web-related enquiries and requests from NSW Health stakeholders and the wider community
- Working in a collaborative team environment with people from various disciplines including digital, communications, design, media, social media, policy, workforce and administration amongst others

**About you**

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

- Proven experience in developing and evaluating digital communications, including advanced web development skills within content management platforms
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including experience working with multiple and varying stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write, edit and publish engaging web content
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast turnaround, high volume 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) AND
- Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

**Target Questions (1-2 pages)**
- How do you create website content that is engaging and web-friendly? Provide an example of a website project you have delivered, which is user-friendly, accessible and meets the needs of the audience and stakeholders.
- What approach do you take when working with stakeholders who are not communications or digital specialists? Provide an example of a time when you have successfully worked with such stakeholders to create content suitable for website publication.

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**: 11:59pm, Wednesday 20 November 2024
**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**:11:59pm, Wednesday 20 November 2024