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Join to apply for the Director, Communications and Engagement role at NSW Health1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Director, Communications and Engagement role at NSW HealthEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 6Remuneration: $182,575 - $199,405 plus superannuation and leave loadingHours Per Week: 40Requisition ID: REQ576351About The OpportunityDo you thrive in a fast-paced environment where strategic communication and engagement drives success? As the Director of Communications and Engagement at Health Infrastructure, you will lead a high-impact portfolio, ensuring a strategic approach to project and corporate communication functions. You will foster collaboration between teams to enhance clarity, consistency, and engagement across complex infrastructure projects.You will partner with key stakeholdersincluding the Ministry of Health (MoH), Minister Offices, and industry stakeholderswhile overseeing corporate communications, digital engagement, project communication, industry engagement, government relations, media and community consultation. Working closely with Executive Directors, you will develop and implement strategies that strengthen Health Infrastructures corporate identity, enhance digital outreach, promote transparency, and drive stakeholder confidence in the successful delivery of major capital works programs.The Director of Communications and Engagement leads HIs communications and engagement portfolio, providing strategic oversight of corporate and project communications functions. The role ensures a coordinated and strategic approach to all communications, fostering collaboration between teams to enhance clarity, consistency, and impact across complex infrastructure projects. The Director partners with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Ministers Office, and industry bodies, while also overseeing corporate communications, digital engagement, project communication, industry engagement, and community consultation. Working closely with Executive Directors, the role ensures communication strategies effectively support the delivery of health infrastructure projects, strengthen HIs corporate identity, enhance digital outreach, promote transparency, and drive stakeholder confidence in the planning and delivery of major capital works programs.This is a full time ongoing permanent position. Remuneration will be determined with the successful candidate.Please note that as Health Infrastructure is an organisation of NSW Health, the successful applicant must reside in NSW or be willing to relocate if appointed.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.About YouYoure a strategic communicator and collaborative leader with experience in complex infrastructure or public sector environments. You excel at engaging diverse stakeholders, driving impactful communication strategies and being a strong team leader. With strong government, community and industry engagement skills, youre committed to transparency, digital innovation, and building public trust in major health infrastructure projects.About UsHealth Infrastructure delivers sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions to meet the health care needs of NSW communities now and into the future. We collaborate with government and industry to transform public health facilities across NSW. Outside of health we contribute longer term benefits to NSW communities including the creation of jobs and increased opportunities for local businesses.Want to know more?Please click here for a copy of the role description.For more information about Health Infrastructure go to www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au and www.health.nsw.gov.auFor more information on how to apply for a role in NSW Health click here.For enquiries, please contact Stefan Perkovic via Stefan.perkovic1@health.nsw.gov.auApplicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.About The Application ProcessClick Apply to commence your application.Create or log into your profile (find out more about applying for a role at NSW Health here).Upload an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages)Upload a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements and capabilities as specified in the role description.Respond to the target questions within the application. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.Target QuestionsQ1. Can you describe a time when you led a multi-disciplinary communications team through a complex infrastructure/organisational project? How did you align stakeholder expectations and ensure consistent messaging across government, industry, and community groups?Q2. Describe a time when you led communications during a significant organisational or workforce change. 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