Digital Content Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1

Remuneration: 84436 – full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ613343

Location: Westmead

Application Close: Midnight on 7 November 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join Sydney Children's Hospitals Network's (SCHN) Communications and Engagement Directorate. In a collaborative and supportive environment, you will work to profile SCHN as leaders in paediatric health care. Working with a variety of stakeholders you will manage audience specific content across intranet, websites, publications, and social media. Experience in maintaining a vibrant digital presence for priority projects and campaigns is key to this position. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital communications professional seeking new challenges.

What you'll be doing

The Communications and Engagement Directorate is responsible for implementing the communication, media and engagement strategies, maximising positive communication opportunities, and promoting the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), its facilities and associated institutions.

The Digital Content Officer supports the Brand and Digital Manager and wider Communications and Engagement Directorate to raise the profile of SCHN through its digital channels, both internal and external.

This role is responsible for facilitating the publication of online content to deliver relevant, accurate, trustworthy and timely information to all target audiences, ensuring ease of access.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in digital communications, social media, equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Has experience in using website Content Management Systems (CMS), including background in web writing and editing.
• Demonstrates high-level time management, organisational, interpersonal, writing and communication skills.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Carole Best on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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