Director Strategic Communications

Southern NSW Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Fitness Passport

Novated car leasing

Salary sacrifice to superannuation

Job summary

The Director - Strategic Communications at the Cancer Institute NSW leads high-level strategic communications for the Executive Leadership team. You will shape reputational strategy, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure clear messaging across programs.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary communications team to develop and execute strategies and deliver high-quality materials. This permanent role requires full working rights in Australia and offers a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic communications advice to the Cancer Institute NSW Executive Leadership and teams across the organisation.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary team of communications professionals to develop and execute communications strategies and high-quality materials.

Job description

Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: Sunday, 27 September at 11:59 PM

The Cancer Institute NSW 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!

Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

• A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
• A response to the Pre-Screening Questions in your application

About the Opportunity

The Director - Strategic Communications provides high level strategic advice to the Cancer Institute NSW Executive Leadership and teams across the organisation to build and maintain the reputation and credibility of the Institute.

The role oversees a multidisciplinary team of communications professionals to develop and execute communications strategies and develop high-quality communications materials.

Pre-Screening Questions

Describe a time when you provided strategic communications advice to a CEO, Executive Team or Board on a complex issue involving significant organisational, political or reputational risk. What was your advice, how did you influence decision-making, and what was the outcome?

• Describe the most significant leadership challenge you have faced as a communications leader. What was the situation, what decisions did you make, how did you bring your team through the challenge, and what was the outcome?
• 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.
• This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact [e-mail] at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

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.