Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 December 2026
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 91326 - 121497 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ691247
Location: Network
Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Melanie Bowman on [email protected]
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.
We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join Sydney Children's Hospitals Network’s (SCHN) Communications and Engagement Directorate. Within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will support SCHN, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, and other third-party supporters, with the coordination, creation, development and delivery of content and events for fundraising purposes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications coordinator seeking new challenges.
What you'll be doing
The Communications and Engagement Directorate is responsible for implementing the communication, media and engagement strategies, maximising positive communication opportunities, and promoting the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), its facilities and associated institutions.
The Partnerships Coordinator works collaboratively with the Communications and Engagement Directorate, to support SCHN’s third-party partnerships, including Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) through the coordination, development and delivery of content and events that support fundraising initiatives.
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:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in media relations, journalism, digital marketing or public relations, or equivalent demonstrated experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Highly developed coordination skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and proven interpersonal skills with the capacity to liaise effectively with staff and community members at all levels, including corporate and media stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships, as well as influence and negotiate with key stakeholders
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate innovation.
- Relevant experience in a media or communications focused role, including the development and pitching media stories, with the ability to engage effectively with staff across all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, writing and editing content for a range of audiences and platforms.
- Sound understanding of how online content, including websites and social media, contributes to audience engagement and growth.
- Experience in photography is highly regarded
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.
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 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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