Principal Communications and Engagement Adviser

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO-7   $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the role

CALHN is seeking two Principal Communications and Engagement Advisers to join our high-performing, future-focused team.

We're looking for communications professionals who bring creativity, think strategically and can connect the dots across our complex health network to deliver clear, engaging and impactful communication.

These roles will shape and deliver communication strategies that connect and align with our network's priorities—one role has a focus on communications for strategic projects and social media, while the other has a focus on delivering our corporate communications function.

While working strategically, you'll excel at crafting clear, consistent messaging that engages our staff, partners and community. You'll also be ready to roll up your sleeves to help deliver a great outcome.

If you're looking for a role where your communication expertise can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

You're a strategic and adaptable communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to cut through the noise. Calm under pressure, you build strong relationships, bring out the best in the staff you manage and deliver with confidence.

You'll bring:

• tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field, along with proven experience in strategic communications
• expertise in communication planning, stakeholder engagement and developing compelling messaging across a range of channels
• leadership experience in managing small teams, balancing competing priorities and driving communication strategies that support organisational goals.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research and innovation.  As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and the LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:

Enquiries to:

Krista St John

Position: Director Communications and Engagement

E-mail: 

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 29 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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