Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time
Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 11/12
Remuneration: $154,231 - $178,369 p.a. plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ695458
Closing Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Join the People and Corporate Communications team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

As Manager People Communications, you’ll help shape how NSW Health connects with and engages its people, leading strategic communication and engagement initiatives that inform, inspire and empower our workforce. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll influence key organisational priorities, strengthen culture, build trust and support meaningful change across the health system. You’ll lead high-impact campaigns, events and communication programs that help employees feel informed, connected and engaged. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic thinking, creativity and leadership to make a real difference to the experience of the people who deliver healthcare to communities across NSW.

For more information,



please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

- Shape the way NSW Health communicates with and engages its workforce on the issues that matter most.
- Work alongside senior leaders to deliver communication strategies that build trust, strengthen culture and support change.
- Lead high-profile campaigns, events and engagement initiatives that connect employees across the organisation.
- Turn complex information into clear, engaging communication that informs and inspires action.
- Develop and support a talented team while driving innovative approaches to employee communication and engagement.

About you

- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering strategic communication and employee engagement initiatives in a large and complex organisation.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and audience-focused content.
- Solid stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to provide advice and influence at senior levels.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead projects and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership experience, with a commitment to developing people, fostering collaboration and building high-performing teams.

For role related queries or questions contact ***********@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ695458.





As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact **************@health.nsw.gov.au

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the our career portal.
- Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026

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📌 Manager, People Communications (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 St Leonards