Digital Communications Manager

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) seeks a Digital Communications Manager to lead the strategic development, optimisation and ongoing management of its web-based digital platforms, including the public website and intranet. You will drive a digital-first approach, ensuring accessible, user-focused content aligned with NSW Government standards and SCHN’s brand.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, digital health colleagues and agencies to improve platforms, provide reporting,

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital communications platforms and teams.
• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Knowledge of NSW Government digital content standards and brand alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development, optimisation and ongoing management of SCHN’s web-based digital platforms.
• Foster internal partnerships to ensure content alignment and brand integrity across channels.
• Guide continuous improvement, reporting and best-practice digital communication.

Skills

Digital communications

Content management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital strategy

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration:137525 - 156231 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ690773
Location: Network
Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Satherley on [e-mail]

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

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 lead the strategic development, optimisation and ongoing management of SCHN’s web-based digital communication platforms, including the website and intranet. Using your expertise in digital communications, content management and stakeholder engagement, you will support a paper-lite, digital-first approach, ensuring online content is accessible, consistent, user-focused and aligned with both NSW Government standards and SCHN’s corporate identity.
You will work with internal stakeholders, content owners, digital agencies and Digital Health colleagues to improve platforms, support best-practice digital communication, provide reporting and lead continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital communications leader seeking to drive contemporary, accessible and effective digital engagement across SCHN.

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 Communications Manager leads the strategic development, optimisation and ongoing management of web-based digital communication platforms. The role fosters strong internal partnerships to ensure alignment, consistency of content and integrity of content and brand across digital channels.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued days off (ADOs)
• Fitness passport
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.