Lead, Project Communications & Engagement

Health Infrastructure; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Infrastructure in NSW seeks a Lead, Project Communications and Engagement to guide communications for major health infrastructure projects. You will develop strategic approaches, strengthen stakeholder relationships and manage project reputation across multiple channels.

The role requires providing strategic advice on opportunities and risks while coordinating with project teams, Local Health Districts, communities and government partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and engagement for complex infrastructure projects.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication and engagement activities for major health infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic advice on opportunities, risks and issues in communications and engagement.
• Coordinate activities with project teams, Local Health Districts, communities, government agencies and delivery partners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Engagement

Leadership

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 4

Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954 (plus superannuation and leave loading)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ702712

About The Opportunity

As the Lead, Project Communications and Engagement, you will work as part of an integrated project team to lead communication and engagement activities for major health infrastructure projects. You’ll develop and deliver strategic approaches that strengthen stakeholder relationships, support meaningful community engagement and help manage project reputation.

You’ll provide strategic advice on communication and engagement opportunities, risks and issues, while creating clear and engaging content across a range of channels. Working closely with project teams, Local Health Districts, consumers, community groups, government agencies and delivery partners, you’ll help ensure communications and engagement activities are coordinated, timely and aligned with project objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to shape how communities and stakeholders engage with important health infrastructure projects throughout their planning and delivery, based at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, with travel to project sites across Western Sydney as required.

This is afixed term full-timeopportunityfor two years period. Remuneration will be determined with the successful candidate.

Please note that as Health Infrastructure is an organisation of NSW Health, the successful applicant must reside in NSW or be willing to relocate if appointed.

This recruitment may be used to appoint to similar future roles (ongoing or temporary), or to create a Talent Pool for roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

About You

You’re an experienced communications and engagement professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can confidently manage competing priorities, deadlines and stakeholder expectations. You bring strong judgement and strategic thinking, with the ability to anticipate emerging issues, identify communication and stakeholder risks, and develop practical approaches to support positive project outcomes.

A confident communicator and relationship builder, you’re comfortable working with diverse stakeholders and navigating complex or sensitive issues. You can adapt your approach as projects evolve, influence effectively and bring people together to achieve shared outcomes.

You’ll bring a proactive and collaborative approach, along with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications for a range of audiences.

About Us

Health Infrastructure delivers sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions to meet the health care needs of NSW communities now and into the future. We collaborate with government and industry to transform public health facilities across NSW. Outside of health we contribute longer term benefits to NSW communities including the creation of jobs and increased opportunities for local businesses.

About What’s Important To Us

At Health Infrastructure, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture where diversity, inclusion and flexibility is part of the norm.

Want to know more?

• For more information about Health Infrastructure go to nsw.gov.au/health-infrastructure and www.health.nsw.gov.au
• For enquiries, please contact Michelle Delaat via [e-mail]
• The Capability Application tool has been developed to assist candidates in preparing a submission. It includes practice questions and guidance to help you articulate your achievements and the capabilities demonstrated in delivering them.

About The Application Process

• Respond to the target questions within the application. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
• While we acknowledge the use of AI to assist in forming an application, please ensure submissions reflect your authentic self, own experiences, and unique perspective.

Target Questions

• Our people are united by our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. We behave with integrity, treat others how we would like to be treated and are trusted advisors to our partners. Please give us an example of when you have demonstrated leadership and has contributed to a positive team culture in previous communications and engagement roles.
• This role will need to work on a number of projects and will require effective planning to anticipate and meet deadlines. Provide an example of a time when you have managed communications and engagement deliverables on multiple projects. How did you coordinate these activities to ensure that quality standards and timeframes were met?

Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 12 November 2026

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