Communications Project Officer

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Date: 30 Jun 2026

Location: Cross Campus, Australia

Company: Albury Wodonga Health

About the Role

Closing Date: 15/07/2026 

 

Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne in a dynamic work environment with a collaborative team culture.  Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging.

 

The Project Communications Officer will be a valued member of the Communications team, supporting the delivery of clear, high-quality communications and stakeholder engagement for major AWH initiatives, including the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project. The role works closely with project teams, clinicians, and external stakeholders to support the planning and delivery of communications, engagement activities, and media materials. The position plays an important hands-on role in ensuring staff, community, and partners are well informed and engaged throughout key project milestones. Working across internal and external communications, the role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible content in a fast-moving and highly visible environment. The successful candidate will be an organised and proactive communications professional with strong stakeholder skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality content and support.
 
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:
  • A tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting communications, stakeholder engagement or public relations activities, ideally within healthcare, infrastructure or government environment.
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging content for different audiences. 
  • Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and support delivery across multiple communication channels
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

 

Employment Type: This is a part time (0.8 FTE) opportunity.

 

For further details, please refer to the Position Description, or alternatively contact Sadie Tilleray, Director of Communications, at sadie.tilleray@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. 

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

To learn more or register, visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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