Senior Communications Officer

Role Title: Senior Communications Officer (REQ616533)

• Employment type: temporary, full time
• Conveniently located in Sydney CBD, close to public transport
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment

About this role

An exciting temporary full-time opportunity currently exists for an experienced Senior Communications Officer to join the Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA), based at our Pitt Street Office up to 8 January

Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

The Senior Communications Officer plays an integral role in building awareness and understanding of how the health regulatory system in NSW protects public safety.

In this position, you will:

• provide strategic communications advice
• adeptly manage media issues and relationships
• design and execute communications plans that are creative and considered
• build narratives and messages that cut through
• deliver high-quality content.

Your efforts will connect professional and consumer audiences with the important work the HPCA and the 15 health professional councils do to ensure health practitioners in NSW practise safely. You will also produce clear, impactful internal communications that keep HPCA staff and council members informed and aligned to strategic goals.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and committed communications strategist with:

• substantial experience and proven skills in designing and delivering communication strategies and/or stakeholder engagement plans for a large, complex organisation
• a thorough knowledge of the Australian media landscape and proven ability in issues management, including a minimum of 5 years' experience in media relations in an issues-rich environment
• advanced written and verbal communications skills, including a thorough understanding of how to use narrative and storytelling to achieve communications goals
• the ability to craft sophisticated and targeted messages that position issues and organisations
• skill in translating complex information for a wide range of audiences
• a portfolio of creative content examples across a range of channels that have helped organisations achieve their aims
• an ability to source information, research issues, analyse results, and use them to inform and evaluate your work
• a track record of building trusted, cross-functional relationships at all levels that deliver great outcomes

• a thorough understanding of best-practice internal communications and an ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders to connect people with organisational purpose.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience. Journalism qualifications are desirable but not essential.

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and submit a copy of their resume and a statement in responses two targeted questions below. Your response to the two questions should be contained to one or two pages.

If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.

Target Questions:

1. Provide an example of a significant media issue you have managed. What strategy did you use and what was the outcome? How did you evaluate what did and didn't work?
2. Describe a time when you had to build a case for communications expertise and involvement in a project. How did you approach differing e stakeholder views and competing priorities and deadlines? Whatwas the result and what did you learn from the experience?

For role-related queries or questions please contact Kellie Bisset, Principal Media and Communications at and quote REQ616533

Closing Date: 26 November 2025

Working at Health Professional Councils Authority

The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public, working together with the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.

The position is based at the HPCA Pitt Street offices, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park. There are a number of facilities located within the building, including a food court, a rooftop garden, yoga and Pilates sessions, and end-of-trip amenities including bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days per week from home
• Flex leave, in addition to annual leave
• Fuel your professional growth with access to great learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and employer support of CPD and other professional development opportunities
• Employee support services for guidance and assistance, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally
• Access to the Fitness Passport, encouraging a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the HPCA 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.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

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

1. 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.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. 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 on 23:59pm Wednesday, 26 November 2025