Communications Adviser
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 Per Annum (Pro-rata for Part-time) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: District Head Office, New Lambton Heights
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ619412
Applications Close: Thursday, 4th December 2025
About the position:
We’re recruiting a skilled Communications Adviser to support the important work of John Hunter Children’s Hospital. This is a hands-on role for a confident communicator who can build relationships, manage competing priorities, and produce strong written and visual content in a busy health environment.
Working within the district’s broader Strategic Relations and Communications team, you will drive media, internal communications, digital content and stakeholder engagement initiatives that elevate the stories, people and achievements of the children’s hospital.
About the team:
The Strategic Relations and Communications team supports Hunter New England Local Health District. In this role, you’ll focus on the children’s hospital while remaining closely linked to the broader district communications function. You’ll join a collaborative team that values creativity, proactive thinking and high-quality communication.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who thrives on building trusted relationships and can confidently engage a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-moving environment. Strong writing skills are essential – from media releases and staff messages to developing digital content – along with the ability to turn one great story into multiple tailored pieces.
The role is ideal for someone who is calm under pressure and able to navigate the clinical and operational complexities of a major tertiary hospital.
If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply.
You’ll bring:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with senior clinical and executive stakeholders
- The ability to produce clear, engaging written and visual content across multiple channels
- Experience providing strategic communications advice on complex issues
- Creativity, sound judgement and an eye for opportunity
- A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from colleagues
- A commitment to handling confidential or sensitive matters appropriately
- Initiative and professional discretion when advising others
- Ability to work flexibly and problem-solve in a dynamic environment
Requirements of the role:
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Experience in media, internal communications and/or digital content
- NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel when required
Willingness to participate in an after-hours media roster
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Smith on alexandra.smith4@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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