Digital Communications Manager
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ690773 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3
Remuneration: 137525 - 156231 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ690773
Location: Network
Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Satherley on Matthew.Satherley@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network’s (SCHN) Communications and Engagement Directorate. In a collaborative and supportive environment, you will lead the strategic development, optimisation and ongoing management of SCHN’s web-based digital communication platforms, including the website and intranet. Using your expertise in digital communications, content management and stakeholder engagement, you will support a paper-lite, digital-first approach, ensuring online content is accessible, consistent, user-focused and aligned with both NSW Government standards and SCHN’s corporate identity.
You will work with internal stakeholders, content owners, digital agencies and Digital Health colleagues to improve platforms, support best-practice digital communication, provide reporting and lead continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital communications leader seeking to drive contemporary, accessible and effective digital engagement across SCHN.
What you'll be doing
The Digital Communications Manager leads the strategic development, optimisation and ongoing management of web-based digital communication platforms. The role fosters strong internal partnerships to ensure alignment, consistency of content and integrity of content and brand across digital channels.
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in digital communications or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders to review, enhance and continuously improve online communications and website information architecture.
- Proven capability to assess digital communications activities and provided informed advice to management on technical, operational and communications matters.
- Extensive experience in web maintenance and content publishing using a range of content management systems, with strong awareness of emerging digital trends and technologies.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud for the development of high-quality digital and web-based materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, including management of complex stakeholder relationships to achieve business outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing circumstances.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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