Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667830
Advertising Closes: 29 June 2026
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
About the Role
As Media and Communications Coordinator, you will need to develop and deliver strategic communication campaigns and resources that engage internal and external audiences while supporting organisational objectives and enhancing brand reputation. Working under the direction of the Senior District Manager Communications and Engagement, you will provide expert media relations support, manage media enquiries and emerging issues, and contribute to proactive stakeholder engagement strategies.
The role involves creating high quality communication materials including media releases, articles, newsletters, reports, and publications, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and government branding guidelines. You will need to collaborate with senior leaders, government agencies, media outlets and key stakeholders to promote organisational achievements, support major events and initiatives, and maintain a consistent, timely and professional approach to communications whilst also contributing to crisis and after-hours media response activities, while fostering a culture of quality improvement, innovation and patient-centred outcomes.
This is a Full Time Permanent role based within the Mid North Coast Local Health District, with offices in Coffs Harbour & Port Macquarie.
About You
You are a communications professional with experience developing and delivering strategic communication campaigns, media engagement initiatives and stakeholder communication strategies that support organisational objectives and strengthen brand reputation. Skilled in media relations, issues management and content creation, you can produce high-quality communication materials including media releases, articles, newsletters, reports, and publications for diverse audiences.
You have a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, government agencies, media representatives and key stakeholders, providing trusted advice and support on communications, reputation management, and emerging issues. Your expertise includes managing media enquiries, developing proactive communication strategies, ensuring compliance with branding and accessibility standards, and promoting organisational achievements through engaging and impactful storytelling.
With a collaborative and solutions focused approach, you thrive in fast paced environments, supporting major events, corporate initiatives and crisis communications while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and responsiveness. You are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering communication outcomes that build trust, engagement, and positive organisational reputation.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
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