Policy Officer, Communications - Sydney, Australia - Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Policy Officer, Communications

Temporary employment, up to 2 years
35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting health and medical research to support a worldclass health system in NSW
Be part of a collaborative, positive team and play a key part in the development of communication materials and processes.

About this role
We have an exciting opportunity for an excellent communicator and coordinator

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will be supporting the teams across the Office for Health and Medical Research, within the Ministry of Health, to acknowledge and share innovations and research that will change healthcare for people in NSW.

You will be responsible for coordinating communications projects and processes, as well as developing digital communications collateral. You will be part of a small but dynamic team that works collaboratively across a large organisation.

Crown Clerk 7/8, salary from $101,947 - $112,849 p.a. (plus super and annual leave loading)

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for coordinating communications projects and building new internal processes.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, across different specialities, to gather content to meet communication requirements.
Developing and scheduling content across digital platforms including newsletter, social media and website.
Reporting and evaluating initiatives and activities on a regular basis.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

Experience in a fast-paced communications environment, including social media, developing written and design collateral, and newsletters.
The ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent organisation and project coordination skills.
A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
Ideally, you will have experience within a government organisation. Healthfocus preferred.

How to apply

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

Provide an example of when you coordinated a significant communications project. Include problems you overcame (i.e. conflicting priorities), and organisation methods/tools used.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 31 July 2023

Working at The Ministry of Health
The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.

Benefits

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve.

We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

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.
This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
As a provider of essential services across Australia, NSW Health plays a critical role in the community. It is our priority to ensure we provide our workforce and our community with a healthy and safe workplace environment. Considering the significant risks posed by COVID19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID19 vaccination status prior to securing this role._

**Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday 31 July 2023