Strategic Communications Advisor

Selection Criteria 

1. Tertiary qualifications in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism or similar/related field, or equivalent significant experience in a closely related discipline, preferably in a government environment. 
2. Demonstrate strong experience and skills in a variety of communication disciplines, with experience in developing effective communications strategies preferably within a multi-disciplinary professional services organisation.
3. Be able to understand complex projects and distil information quickly, with demonstrated expertise in developing engaging content, including excellent writing skills and the ability to tailor communications to different audiences and channels. 
4. Comfortable briefing senior executives and leaders on complex issues. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Kate Holloway on Kate.Holloway1@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: This position is a Temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia for the duration of the assignment. If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may be offered employment in line with the conditions of your visa.

Our Commitment to Diversity 

NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team.

Aboriginal Workforce contact email: HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au 

Access and Inclusion Team contact email: HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au 

Things to consider when submitting application:  

To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following.  You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia: 

• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.  New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: Sunday 11 June 2023 (11:59PM)