Role Title: Communications Officer
Join our Strategic Communications & Engagement Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting Temporary Employment 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’re the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• 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 YOU

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

• Experience working in a marketing, communications, public relations team – in-house or agency.
• Familiarity working with collaboration and workflow platforms, including MS Teams, Planner, Lists.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Communications Officer, Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change, supports the planning and implementation of public health communications initiatives and marketing campaigns to improve health outcomes for the people of NSW. Working across a range of health issues, this position works with a multidisciplinary team of communications experts to coordinate and deliver communications projects across the Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change Unit.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $113,574- $125,720 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location- 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
For more information, please read the full Role Description.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As an organised multi-tasker, you’ll be central to the workings Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change Unit, responsible for project/campaign administration, content creation, stakeholder engagement, engaging with external stakeholders, collating campaign plans, toolkits and evaluations, facilitating campaign processes and supporting the day-to-day operations.
As part of with wider Strategic Communications & Engagement Branch at the NSW Ministry of Health, you’ll be supported to contribute and grow your communications capabilities, encouraged to think creatively and work in a kind and collaborative environment.