Communications Manager

Full-Time | Permanent | Tamworth, Armidale or any HealthWISE Office

Use your communications expertise to help shape the voice of a growing purpose-driven organisation creating healthier regional communities.

HealthWISE is seeking a Communications Manager to lead our communications team and strategy, while strengthening stakeholder connections and visibility for our growing organisation.

About the role

The Communications Manager is HealthWISE’s communication strategist and connector, responsible for ensuring our services, partnerships, achievements and priorities are communicated effectively to the communities and stakeholders we serve.

Working across the organisation, you will develop a strong understanding of HealthWISE’s services, strategic priorities and community needs, providing expert communication advice and support to help teams translate their work into meaningful messages and outcomes.

You will lead the development and implementation of communication and engagement strategies that strengthen HealthWISE’s visibility, reputation and community connections. By identifying the right audiences, messages and channels, you will help ensure our work is understood, valued and accessible across the communities we support.

As the leader of the Communications Team, you will champion a coordinated, consistent and culturally responsive approach to communication, supporting effective engagement with clients, communities, partners, funders and other key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic communication planning
• Organisational communication coordination
• Community awareness, storytelling and stakeholder connection
• Brand, and organisational profile
• Communications delivery and digital channels
• Team Leadership and continuous improvement

About you

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience in a communications role.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience leading, supporting and developing a team
• Current unrestricted and unencumbered Australian driver’s license
• Proficiency in using Microsoft 365 applications and relevant digital tools

Desirable

• Knowledge of rural, regional and remote health issues.
• Experience supporting advocacy activities.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience overseeing website/ digital transformation projects.

About Us

HealthWISE is a specialist provider in rural and remote NSW and southern QLD. We deliver a wide range of community-led services across every life stage, with a strong and growing focus on mental health and youth wellbeing.

Our purpose is to create healthier communities as we deliver integrated primary, allied and mental health services, including youth-specific and culturally responsive programs, with a long-standing commitment to Aboriginal and LGBT+ health.

What we offer

• Mentoring and career development pathways
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful change in regional and rural communities
• Competitive salary and superannuation
• Salary packaging

How to apply

Applications Close: Monday 5 October at 5pm AEDT

Please submit a current resume and a separate cover letter outlining your suitability for the position, including examples that demonstrate how your qualifications and experience meet the Essential Role Criteria.

Please contact Georgie Oates for a copy of position description and other questions via georgie.oates@healthwise.org.au or (02) 6771 1146