GHA Change & Communications Officer

GHA; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,000 per year

Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,?

Professional development support

Social clubs and diverse workplace活动

Staff Wellbeing Centre access

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health invites applications for a Change & Communications Officer within the Gippsland Health Alliance. The role is full time (1.0 EFT) on a 12-month fixed term basis and focuses on stakeholder engagement, change readiness, and adoption across digital and organisational transformation projects at LRH.

Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Change Management, and strong written/verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Change Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in organisational communications, stakeholder engagement, or change management within a complex environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for a broad range of audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled at building effective relationships and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver clear, engaging communications that support change initiatives across the project lifecycle.
• Translate complex project information into accessible materials, presentations, updates, and stakeholder resources.
• Support stakeholder engagement by coordinating information sessions, gathering feedback, and aiding adoption strategies.
• Assist with change management activities including readiness assessments, stakeholder analysis, and communication planning.
• Monitor feedback and communication effectiveness, escalating issues and providing insights for decisions.
• Maintain schedules, records, documents, and reporting while supporting broader project administration.

Job description

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Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse GHA Change & Communications Officer role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Gippsland Health Alliance team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for GHA Change & Communications Officer to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) 12 Month Fixed term period.

We are seeking a proactive and creative GHA Change & Communications Officer to support the successful delivery of change initiatives across the Gippsland Health Alliance (GHA). Working closely with the GHA Change Manager and project teams, you will play a key role in driving stakeholder engagement, communication, change readiness, and adoption activities across a range of digital and organisational transformation projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex information into clear, engaging communications and supporting positive change outcomes across a diverse healthcare environment.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Change & Communications Officer is to:

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver clear, engaging, and audience-focused communications that support change initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Translate complex project, system, and process information into accessible communication materials, presentations, updates, and stakeholder resources.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities by coordinating information sessions, gathering feedback, and assisting with communication and adoption strategies.
• Assist the GHA Change Manager with change management activities, including readiness assessments, stakeholder analysis, communication planning, and implementation support.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback, communication effectiveness, and emerging change-related risks, escalating issues and providing insights to inform project decision-making.
• Maintain communication schedules, stakeholder records, project documentation, and reporting processes while supporting broader project administration activities as required.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Qualifications in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Change Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in organisational communications, stakeholder engagement, or change management within a complex environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for a broad range of audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Skilled at building effective relationships and working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience in healthcare, government, digital transformation, or technology-enabled change projects will be highly regarded.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Sarah Janssen, GHA Change Manager email on [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [e-mail]

Applications Close: 12th October 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located. Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples is supported by our recognition and respect for their connection to their ancestral lands.