Assistant Director, Communication and Engagement at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

136873.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Media Relations, Leadership, Integrated Communication Planning, Project Delivery, Evaluation, Strategic Advice, Internal Communications, External Communications

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 13 months with the possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 49080) Salary: $127,597 – $136,873 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Hybrid Section: Communications and Engagement Closing Date: 23 July 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to discounted gym membership. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Our role is to lead and direct strategic communications, engagement and media activities that support CHS to achieve its goals. We are a dedicated, fun and hard-working team committed to supporting CHS staff to deliver business objectives while driving positive cultural change through effective, timely and progressive communication activities. We work hard to ensure the Canberra community is well informed about government programs, policies and services, while creating meaningful opportunities for people to inform decision-making. We listen to the people of Canberra and are their voice in government. We value ongoing learning and are committed to supporting you to grow your career. As the Assistant Director, you will play a key leadership role, combining strategic communication and stakeholder engagement responsibilities. You will lead the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of integrated internal and external communication and engagement activities that support major projects and organisational priorities. Working collaboratively across government, you will provide high-level advice to senior leaders, ensuring communication is clear, consistent, audience-focused and supported by meaningful engagement. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV, along with a two-page response addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Claire Foote on 0417 254 101 or at Claire.Foote@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Lead and direct strategic communications, engagement, and media activities to support organizational goals and cultural change. Design and evaluate integrated internal and external communication plans while providing high-level advice to senior leaders.