Communications Adviser

NSW Health; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a skilled Communications Adviser to support the efforts of John Hunter Children’s Hospital. This role requires exceptional communication skills, strong relationship-building abilities, and experience in digital content. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and support diverse stakeholders. This part-time temporary position offers a competitive remuneration package and valuable health sector experience.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Allocated days off for full-time employees

Long service leave

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in media, internal communications, and/or digital content.
• NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel when required.
• Willingness to participate in an after-hours media roster.

Responsibilities

• Support the important work of John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
• Drive media, internal communications, and digital content initiatives.
• Engage a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Clear and engaging content production

Strategic communications advice

Creativity

Collaborative approach

Professional discretion

Flexible problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field

Job description

Remuneration

$114,251.00 - $134,809.00 Per Annum (Pro-rata for Part-time) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location

District Head Office, New Lambton Heights

Employment Type

Temporary Part Time

Position Classification

Health Manager Level 2

Hours Per Week

32

Requisition ID

REQ619412

Applications Close

Thursday, 4th December 2025

About the position

We’re recruiting a skilled Communications Adviser to support the important work of John Hunter Children’s Hospital. This is a hands‑on role for a confident communicator who can build relationships, manage competing priorities, and produce strong written and visual content in a busy health environment.

Working within the district’s broader Strategic Relations and Communications team, you will drive media, internal communications, digital content and stakeholder engagement initiatives that elevate the stories, people and achievements of the children’s hospital.

About the team

The Strategic Relations and Communications team supports Hunter New England Local Health District. In this role, you’ll focus on the children’s hospital while remaining closely linked to the broader district communications function. You’ll join a collaborative team that values creativity, proactive thinking and high‑quality communication.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who thrives on building trusted relationships and can confidently engage a wide range of stakeholders in a fast‑moving environment. Strong writing skills are essential – from media releases and staff messages to developing digital content – along with the ability to turn one great story into multiple tailored pieces.

The role is ideal for someone who is calm under pressure and able to navigate the clinical and operational complexities of a major tertiary hospital.

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply.

You’ll bring

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with senior clinical and executive stakeholders
• The ability to produce clear, engaging written and visual content across multiple channels
• Experience providing strategic communications advice on complex issues
• Creativity, sound judgement and an eye for opportunity
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from colleagues
• A commitment to handling confidential or sensitive matters appropriately
• Initiative and professional discretion when advising others
• Ability to work flexibly and problem‑solve in a dynamic environment

Requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Experience in media, internal communications and/or digital content
• NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel when required
• Willingness to participate in an after‑hours media roster

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part‑time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
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Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‑home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full‑time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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