Health Media Lead — Principal Communications Advisor (Temp)

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Principal Media Advisor to support the Media Team in a busy health system. You will provide high-level media advice, manage a high volume of inquiries, and help lead proactive media stories that enhance public awareness of NSW Health initiatives.

The role requires extensive public affairs/communications experience, strong leadership, and the ability to respond to media matters on rostered schedules, including mornings, after-hours, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public affairs, journalism, or strategic communications roles.
• Experience in leading a team and developing strategic communication efforts.
• Availability to work early mornings and after hours on a rostered basis to respond to media-related matters.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a key part of a busy, responsive media team.
• Providing advice to stakeholders, demonstrating initiative and independence across a range of important topics.
• Helping develop strategic communications plans with external and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Public affairs

Journalism

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Relationship building

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Principal Media Advisor to support the Media Team in a busy health system. You will provide high-level media advice, manage a high volume of inquiries, and help lead proactive media stories that enhance public awareness of NSW Health initiatives.

The role requires extensive public affairs/communications experience, strong leadership, and the ability to respond to media matters on rostered schedules, including mornings, after-hours, and weekends.