Director, Communications and Engagement

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 5

Remuneration: 173345 - 193906 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ672172

Location: Network

Applications Close: Midnight on 9 July 2026

For role related queries or questions contact

Safa Majidi-Sheppherd on ***email_hidden***

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Director Communication and Engagement provides leadership and management of the Communication and Engagement Team to implement communication, media and engagement strategies; maximise positive communication opportunities; and promote the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN), its facilities and

associated institutions.

The Director Communication and Engagement works collaboratively to strengthen and develop partnerships with our stakeholders, including our staff, the community and media regarding health services and issues.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in public relations, communications and/or journalism.

• Strong engagement, media and communication background with proven ability to lead a team of multiskilled communication specialists demonstrating leadership and management capability and experience ensuring team cohesion, development and mentoring.

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, consultation, negotiation, facilitation, presentation, consensus building and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven experience in editing and publications management, preferably gained in health or similar work environment.

• Experience in developing and launching media campaigns, managing and marketing of events and VIP visits through a variety of media, community and government organisations.

• Demonstrated understanding of major issues in the health service and health service delivery.

• Proved experience in developing, implementing and managing communication strategies and managing contentious issues communications.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent

NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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