AddressJoin our the Centre for Population Health at Ministry of Health for an exciting full time ongoing opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
About us
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.
Are you a Social Marketing professional with proven experience managing end-to-end campaigns looking to extend your skills to the challenge of improving the healthy lifestyles of children and families in NSW? Be part of an innovative Social Marketing team in the Ministry of Health delivering the NSW Healthy Eating Active Living Strategy 2022-2032.
This role leads a team to develop and deliver Social Marketing and communications campaigns to address obesity in NSW. As a leader you will have proven experience in inspiring and motivating a team and collaborating to deliver best-practice Social Marketing. Your focus will be on increasing community awareness and contributing to healthier lifestyles through behavioral change and increased uptake to programs. Experience in the health sector is an advantage.
Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $139,787- $161,663 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
Where you'll be working
The Centre for Population Health aims to promote health and to prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors. The CPH portfolio encompasses strategy, performance, and policy for: hepatitis B and C; sexually transmissible infections including HIV; tobacco; and healthy eating and active living to reduce lifestyle related chronic disease. The strategies used to address these issues include state-wide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development alignment between clinical, operational, strategic direction resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.
Programs and services funded by the CPH are delivered in government, non-government, community and clinical settings. The CPH approach is characterised by a focus on evidence-informed programmatic and system-level interventions that improve health, reduce health inequity, create healthy environments, promote community action, enable personal health-seeking and recognise the social determinants of good health.
What you'll be doing
The Manager Social Marketing oversees the development, implementation, evaluation and management of Social Marketing strategies to priority groups in alignment with the NSW Healthy Eating Active Living Strategy 2022- 2032. The role works in close collaboration with program and policy managers to develop, support and monitor Social Marketing and communication workplans and activities across programs and policy implementations.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline such as marketing or communications and/or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience and training
- Demonstrated experience in a senior Social Marketing role including end-to-end management of multiple, integrated communication campaigns.The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Provide an example of a Social Marketing strategy you have led. Was it successful and if so, why or why not?
- Describe a situation when you were able to identify a critical issue ahead of time. How did you approach the situation and what did you do to achieve a positive outcome?
For role related queries or questions contact Liz Munn on **************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ487243.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Wednesday 29 May 2024
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.
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.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 29 May 2024
