Communications Officer

Communications Officer at NSW Health

Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months, with possible extension)

Sydney Olympic Park

Salary: $114,251 – $134,809 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging (Health Manager Level 2)

Applications close: Midnight, 15 March 2026

Join a Purpose-Driven Team Making a Real Impact

NSW Ambulance is seeking a proactive and talented Communications Officer to join our Media and Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports one of the state’s most critical frontline services.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year for full-time employees, in addition to annual leave
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay (up to $9k living expenses + $2.6k meals & entertainment + novated leasing)
• Flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work–life balance
• The chance to shape communications that directly support NSW communities

About The Opportunity

In this role, you will develop and deliver integrated internal and external communications that support organisational priorities and program objectives. You will craft clear, engaging and evidence-based content that strengthens stakeholder engagement and enhances NSW Ambulance’s reputation across the community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team and contribute to impactful communications for a vital emergency service.

Click here for the Role Description

About You

You are an adaptable and confident communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring creativity, strong judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing innovative communication and marketing strategies
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, audience-focused content
• Strong understanding of contemporary communication trends and best-practice principles
• Experience building productive relationships and working collaboratively across teams
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

How To Apply

Please submit your CV and responses (max 4000 characters each, including spaces) to the following questions:

Question 1: Describe a recent communications campaign you have designed, how you rolled this out and what impact it achieved.

Question 2: How would you use data to shape messaging about organisational culture, safety initiatives, or public-facing challenges?

Contact

For role-related enquiries: Emma.Dallimore@health.nsw.gov.au

For Aboriginal candidates seeking support: Leonie Garvey – Leonie.Garvey@health.nsw.gov.au

For recruitment adjustments: ambulance-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au

Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Additional Information

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment and interview process.Employment of temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified following labour market testing.An eligibility list or talent pool may be created to fill temporary vacancies of the same grade for up to 18 months.Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience and understanding of the role. Responses generated by AI tools (including ChatGPT or similar platforms) will be marked down. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend in-person interviews, and a practical assessment may also be included.There is no entitlement to Transferred Employees Benefit (TEB) or travel allowance associated with this opportunity.No NSW Ambulance accommodation is provided.Employee’s currently undertaking an Extended Care Paramedic or Intensive Care Paramedic consolidation periods are eligible to apply however will need to complete all training and return of service obligations before accepting any relief/acting opportunities.Employee’s currently undertaking a Special Operations Team (SOT) consolidation period are not eligible to apply for positions other than SOT positions. This includes positions offered via merit selection, transfer lists or later transfer mechanism, expressions of interest or secondments.If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Income Protection and Death Benefits (State) Award 2017 you may not be covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award and/or Ambulance Officers Insurance, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to applying and or accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via AMBULANCE-ParamedicInsurance@health.nsw.gov.au

Key skills/competency

• Communications Strategy
• Content Creation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Media Relations
• Public Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Writing Skills
• Data Analysis (for messaging)
• Relationship Building