Project Communications

**Employment Type**: Temporary Part Time

**Facility**: Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 2
**Remuneration**: $106,142 - $125,241 pro rata
**Hours Per Week**: 24
**Requisition ID**: REQ519008

**Applications Close**:26th September 2024

**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.


**What we can offer you**

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.

Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:

- ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)
- Study and development leave
- Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities
- Discounted parking
- Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - counselling for you and your family


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**



Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.


A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.


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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