Strategic Communications Leader - Health Sector

NSW Health; Willoughby; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

eHealth NSW, NSW Health’s digital centre of excellence, invites a dynamic leader to become Head of Strategic Communications (Health Manager Level 5). You will lead strategic communications that inform, engage and inspire the NSW Health workforce and strengthen the organisation’s reputation across internal and external audiences.

Based in Sydney with hybrid flexibility (Chatswood/St Leonards), this full-time permanent role heads a multidisciplinary team of communications, public affairs and

Qualifications

• Extensive strategic communications experience within a large, complex organisation.
• Leadership capability managing and developing communications teams.
• Exceptional media and issues management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic communication plans that align with organisational priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Shape the organisation's reputation through proactive media engagement and executive communications.
• Partner with and influence senior executives to craft communication strategies and provide trusted advice.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Media relations

Executive communications

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related

Job description

eHealth NSW, NSW Health’s digital centre of excellence, invites a dynamic leader to become Head of Strategic Communications (Health Manager Level 5). You will lead strategic communications that inform, engage and inspire the NSW Health workforce and strengthen the organisation’s reputation across internal and external audiences.

Based in Sydney with hybrid flexibility (Chatswood/St Leonards), this full-time permanent role heads a multidisciplinary team of communications, public affairs and