AddressEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $161,042 - $180,143 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ474403
Location: Newcastle
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology provides high quality pathology and forensic services to help create better health and justice systems that protect the health and safety of our communities. With over 5000 people working across the state, we pride ourselves on putting people first and nurturing a culture where we all feel safe, valued and supported. We have a dedicated People Strategy to help us improve experiences in our workplace and grow our sense of connection and belonging.
What we can offer you
- Additional Monthly Day Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
As part of the Strategic Communications Leadership Team, the Associate Director will support the Director of Strategic Communications to lead efforts to protect and promote the reputation of NSW Health Pathology as a vital statewide partner helping create better health and justice systems. This senior role will lead the development and delivery of high impact communication and stakeholder engagement plans aligned to strategic goals, including managing the organisation's government relations, media and social media activities, and issues management functions.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in the communications field and proven, Strategic Communications experience at a management level
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage effective teams and multiple Strategic Communications demands simultaneously, while also ensuring quality outputs with strong attention to detail and alignment to strategic goals
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex information into simple messages and effectively communicate across a range of formats and evolving channels
- Highly advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of developing creative yet practical solutions to challenges
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, liaison and coaching skills and proven experience working collaboratively with others to achieve strategic goals, motivate and develop staff, and deliver exceptional outcomes
- Proactive, positive attitude and the ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and build the confidence and trust of senior managers and external stakeholders to achieve organisational goals
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and an unencumbered Class C Driver's Licence
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Tripney on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
