Communications Officer

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Communications Officer for a temporary full-time role based in Sydney. The ideal candidate will develop marketing strategies, create engaging content, and manage stakeholder relationships. Strong communication skills and experience in a complex organization are essential. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

12% superannuation

Benefits related to health management

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies.
• Create engaging content for various channels.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and measure campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Proven experience in developing and implementing effective marketing and communication strategies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Highly organised

Ability to measure and evaluate communication campaigns

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Communications Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full-time (three (3) months with possible extension)
Salary Range: $109,857- $129,624 per annum + 12% super and benefits (Health Mgr Lvl 2)
Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Application Close: Midnight on 7 October 2025

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we\'re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

About NSW Ambulance
NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

About the Opportunity
NSW Ambulance is looking for a skilled Communications Officer to develop and implement marketing and communication strategies that support key priorities and enhance our reputation. You\'ll create engaging content for various channels, provide strategic advice, manage stakeholder relationships, and measure campaign effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in marketing or communications within a complex organisation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Please note: This position is for a period of up to three (3) months with possible extension.

About You
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled professional who is proactive, strategic, and adaptable along with:

• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective marketing and communication strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content across various channels
• Experience working within a complex organisation or government environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to build and maintain collaborative relationships
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a positive and adaptable approach
• Ability to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns to drive continuous improvement

How to Apply
Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Provide an example of an integrated communications campaign or project you have developed and implemented. Describe your approach to developing the communications strategy or plan, what channels you selected and how you chose them, and the outcome.
Question 2: Describe a situation in which you had to manage a challenging stakeholder to achieve communications objectives. What did you do? What was the outcome?

Need more information?

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Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria articulated in the Role Description.
• 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.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.

Contact People
Please contact Karina Fretwell at [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance\’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey at [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Please contact [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.