Team Leader, Communications

at  Queensland Health

The roleThe Team Leader, Communications role leads, mentors, and manages a small team of communications professionals, developing and implementing innovative communications strategies that support the work of the Department of Health to deliver health services for Queenslanders.
Key responsibilities include: - Providing expert advice and leadership in shaping communications strategy and delivery, demonstrating strategic thinking and exercising independent judgement.- Directing the development, implementation, and evaluation of communications strategy on topics and issues that are strategic priorities for Queensland Health.- Skilfully negotiating with internal and external clients to facilitate strategic assessment and triaging of both planned and unplanned communications projects.- Developing and nurturing high-level relationships with leaders across Queensland Health, including HHSs, other Queensland Government agencies and key stakeholders across the health sector- Influencing, negotiating and liaising effectively with staff at all levels - Leading and developing a small team of communications professionals
The successful personThe essential requirements for this role are: - Demonstrated experience in delivering significant or complex communicationprojects within agreed budgets and timeframes, ensuring all output is aligned to strategic priorities.- High level communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in partnership and build and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.- Excellent project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to plan and manage the delivery of numerous competing priorities.- High level analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in a communication context.- Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching communications professionals
About usThe Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
Strategy, Policy and Reform Division (SPRD) is in the Department of Health and is responsible for driving the strategic agenda for public health in Queensland. SPRD works closely with other Queensland government agencies and cross-jurisdictional colleagues, including at the Commonwealth level.
The Strategic Communications branch provides expertise in communicating and engaging with key stakeholders and the broader Queensland public through marketing and communications, creative, social and digital media and online. Benefits- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading- Flexible working arrangements- Diverse work culture- Career training and development
How to applyTo apply for this opportunity: - Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your motivation and what you would bring to the role, as well as your skills and experience that are relevant to this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

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