Project Communications Officer

About the Role

Closing Date:  22nd August, 2025

• Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne
• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture

The Project Communications Officer will be a valued member of the Communications team to support communications, stakeholder engagement, and media relations for major infrastructure and capital redevelopment projects across the health service. The role is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of communication strategies that ensure stakeholders, including staff, community members, and government agencies, remain informed and engaged throughout the redevelopment. 

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field or extensive equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, or public relations, preferably within a healthcare or infrastructure setting.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging content.
• Understanding of media relations and crisis communication strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using digital communication tools, including social media, website content management systems (e.g., WordPress), and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor).
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to adapt to new digital tools. 

Employment Type: This is a permanenent, part-time opportunity. 

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Sadie Tilleray 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. 

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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