In-Demand Head of community engagement Jobs in Newcastle, Nsw

Communication Adviser
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $114,251 - $134,809 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- No degree
9d
Kathmandu Casual Sales Assistant: Newcastle
KMD Brands, Rip Curl, Ozmosis, Kathmandu, Oboz —Newcastle NSW
- Day shift
- Employee discount
10d
Customer Engagement Partner
Ampcontrol —Tomago NSW
- Sales
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- Parental leave
8d
OSHC Area Manager - Newcastle & Tamworth
TheirCare —Newcastle NSW
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Working with children
7d
Acute Care and Intake Team Manager
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $114,251 - $134,809 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
10h
Communication Adviser
NSW Health —New Lambton Heights NSW
- $114,251 - $134,809 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- No degree
9d
Acute Care and Intake Team Manager
NSW Health —Metford NSW
- $114,251 - $134,809 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
6h
Kathmandu Casual Sales Assistant: Charlestown
KMD Brands, Rip Curl, Ozmosis, Kathmandu, Oboz —Charlestown NSW
- Day shift
- Employee discount
Senior Clinical Psychologist / Senior Clinical Psychologist in Training, Education and Innovation
NSW Health —Newcastle NSW
- $144,702 - $152,992 a year
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
1d
Senior Clinical Psychologist / Senior Clinical Psychologist in Training, Education and Innovation
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $144,702 - $152,992 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
1d
Lecturer in Mathematics
University of Newcastle —Callaghan NSW
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
Professor Computing and Information Technology
University of Newcastle —Callaghan NSW
- $222,734 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- AI
9h
Lecturer in Medical Radiation Sciences (Diagnostic Radiography) - Teaching Intensive
University of Newcastle —Callaghan NSW
- $117,226 - $139,207 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Parental leave
Senior Lecturer in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
University of Newcastle —Callaghan NSW
- $143,602 - $165,586 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Parental leave
Lecturer in Power Systems Engineering
University of Newcastle —Callaghan NSW
- $117,226 - $139,207 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Communication skills
Senior Lecturer in Power Systems Engineering
University of Newcastle —Callaghan NSW
- $143,602 - $165,586 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Master's degree
- Communication skills

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Communication Adviser

Hunter New England Local Health District -
Newcastle NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$114,251 - $134,809 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Salary packaging

Qualifications

Management
Writing skills
Content creation
Driver Licence
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number

REQ667160

Occupation

Communications Marketing and Media

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

$114251 - $134809

Closing date

14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: District Head Office, New Lambton Heights
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to May 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667160
Applications Close: Sunday 14th June 2026

About the Role

Join a busy, supportive and high-performing communications team working across one of the largest health districts in NSW. We’re looking for a proactive Communications Adviser who loves great writing and thrives on varied, fast-moving work in a busy environment. This is a true generalist role, giving you the chance to work across media, digital, internal communications and major projects. One day you might be pitching a good news story, the next supporting issue management, developing campaign content or helping shape district-wide communications. We’re looking for someone with outstanding writing skills, sound judgement, and the ability to stay calm and clear under pressure. Experience in media relations, including issues management, is highly desirable. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that works closely together, backs each other in, and gets exposure to a wide range of high-profile and meaningful work.This is a great role for someone who wants variety, challenge, and the opportunity to grow their skills across the full communications mix.

About the Team

The Strategic Relations and Communications team supports Hunter New England Local Health District across a wide range of priorities, from day-to-day communications to major projects, media engagement and issue management. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team with exposure to diverse, high-profile work across one of the largest health districts in NSW.

About You

You are an experienced communications professional who builds strong relationships and engages confidently with a wide range of stakeholders in a dynamic environment. You bring exceptional writing skills and can produce compelling content across multiple platforms, from media releases and executive messaging to digital and social content. You know how to identify a great story, work confidently with media, and tailor it for different audiences and channels. You are calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating complex or sensitive issues. If you are looking for a role with real variety, strong team support and exposure to high-profile work, we’d love to hear from you.

You Will Bring

Strong written communication skills and the ability to create engaging content across multiple channels
Experience providing strategic communications advice, including on complex or sensitive issues
Confidence working with senior clinical and executive stakeholders.
Strong news sense and ability to identify and develop compelling stories.
Sound judgement, professionalism and ability to manage confidential matters.
and a strong eye for storytelling opportunities
A collaborative mindset , with initiative and willingness to support the team.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
Experience in media, internal communications and/or digital content production
Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required
Willingness to participate in an after-hours media roster

Additional Information

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a writing task as part of the selection process.
An eligibility list will be created for future Permanent and Temporary opportunities
To be eligible for employment in this position, you must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen holding a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with appropriate work rights in Australia. Employment for temporary visa holders will be offered only in line with the conditions and expiry date of the visa.
Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Smith at [email protected]

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.

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