Digital Content Officer (Health Promotion and Research)

Employment Type :PermanentFull Time
Position Classification :Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration :91326 - full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week :38
Requisition ID :REQ
Location: Network
Applications Close: Midnight on 27 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Satherley on

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.

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 Digital Content Officer (Health Promotion and Research) works closely with the Communications and Engagement Directorate to enhance SCHN’s visibility across internal and external platforms.

This role is responsible for coordinating the development, publication and maintenance of digital content relating to health promotion, harm prevention and research. The position ensures that content is accurate, relevant, reliable, timely, and accessible to a broad range of target audiences.

The role supports the promotion of public health initiatives, research achievements, and organisational priorities, helping to increase awareness and engagement in programs that contribute to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people.

In addition, the position provides support for the publication and management of online content across all SCHN facilities, as required, to ensure consistency,



quality, and alignment with organisational objectives.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

- Adaptable work opportunities
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- accrued days off (ADOs)
- fitness passport
- employee assistance program (EAP)

- Tertiary qualifications in digital communications or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience using website Content Management Systems (CMS), including background in web writing and editing skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health promotion principles, public health practice or research, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and audience appropriate messages.
- Proven ability to develop and manage engaging, relevant and user-friendly web content for community and stakeholder audiences.
- Sound understanding of, and ability to ensure compliance with, web-based policies, standards and guidelines across SCHN and the NSW Government.
- Ability to advise content owners on design, navigation and accessibility to improve the overall user experience.
- Well-developed time management, organisational, interpersonal, writing and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple tasks and within deadlines.

Child Safe Standards

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 protected, 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.

Additional Information

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 permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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

For technical support please contact

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Digital Content Officer (Health Promotion and Research) (Sydney)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Sydney