Director, Media and Communications
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
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Job Description
Director, Media and Communications
Lead strategic media and communications for one of Australia’s largest health districts. Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role shapes reputation, stakeholder engagement and high-profile campaigns across Western Sydney Local Health District.
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is seeking an accomplished Director, Media and Communications to lead district-wide communications, media engagement and stakeholder strategies that build community trust, enhance reputation and support the delivery of high-quality healthcare.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence organisational priorities, manage complex communications portfolios, and lead a communications team delivering impactful outcomes across a large and diverse health network.
About The Role
You will provide strategic leadership across all media and communications functions, ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging aligned with WSLHD’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Developing and implementing the District’s communications strategy
- Providing strategic media, reputation and issues management advice to the Chief Executive and Executive team
- Leading major campaigns, projects and organisational communications initiatives
- Identifying and managing media risks and opportunities
- Building strong partnerships with facilities, services, government, media and community stakeholders
- Leading and developing a high-performing communications team and managing the budget
- Overseeing district-wide events, forums and engagement activities
- Driving innovation across communication channels and emerging platforms
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Lead communications across a large, complex and high-profile organisation
- Shape reputation and engagement in a fast-growing community
- Work with passionate healthcare professionals making real impact
- Be based in the vibrant Westmead Health Precinct
- Enjoy career growth within NSW Health
About You
You are an experienced and strategic, confident communications leader who thrives in complex environments.
You Will Have
- Senior experience in media, communications, public relations, journalism or related fields
- Proven success delivering large-scale communication strategies and campaigns
- Strong people leadership capability and experience developing teams
- Expertise in media relations, issues management and stakeholder engagement
- Exceptional written, verbal and influencing skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure environments
- Experience in government, health or public sector organisations (highly regarded)
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience) are essential.
Key skills/competency
- Strategic Communications
- Media Relations
- Issues Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Campaign Management
- Team Leadership
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Crisis Communications
How to Get Hired at Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
- Research Western Sydney Local Health District's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight strategic communications, leadership, and health sector experience relevant to WSLHD.
- Prepare for application questions: Craft detailed examples of past campaigns and strategy implementation successes.
- Showcase leadership skills: Emphasize your experience in team development and complex stakeholder engagement.
- Understand NSW Health priorities: Align your experience with the broader public health objectives and vision.
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