Senior Communications Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to January 2027)
Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 9/10
Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours  
Requisition ID: REQ694807
Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Join the Strategic Communications and Engagement team at Ministry of Health for an exciting  opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enriching health while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Senior Communications Officer works within the People and Corporate Communication team. The team provides strategic communications advice and delivers system wide communications.  A large part of the role is campaign management for workforce and recruitment campaigns. Reaching across all of NSW Health, the team forms part of the Strategic Communications and Engagement branch. We drive engagement, recognise achievements, and strategically communicate. We advise on workforce communications, ensuring staff support and attracting skilled individuals. Collaborating with the Ministry, we communicate system-wide initiatives such as health strategies and plans. We navigate diverse projects, engaging stakeholders to bring communication strategies to life.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Build relationships with stakeholders in the Ministry and across the system
• Plan, refine and deliver communications campaigns to support strategies, and workforce initiatives
• Work with teams within Strategic Communications and Engagement to seek advice to develop and delivery communications campaigns

About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to quickly assess and understand communications needs and respond to requests with frank and concise advice
• The ability to work in a dynamic team environment, liaising with teams across Strategic Communications and Engagement (SCE)

How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter  Explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

For role related queries or questions contact Julia Phipps on Julia.Phipps@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ694807.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information
1.    This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. 
2.    This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3.    For more information on applying visit the our career portal
4.    Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026