
Manager Communications & Engagement
West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) | Gippsland Local Health Service Network (GLHSN)
Are you a strategic and values-led communications leader who is passionate about connecting people, strengthening engagement, and shaping organisational reputation?
West Gippsland Healthcare Group and the Gippsland Local Health Service Network are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager Communications & Engagement to lead integrated communications, stakeholder engagement, and brand management across both organisations. This newly established leadership role provides a unique opportunity to influence communication and engagement at both a local and regional level.
Reporting to the Executive Director People & Culture and the Executive Director Gippsland Local Health Service Network, the Manager Communications & Engagement will play a pivotal role in delivering cohesive and engaging internal and external communications that connect clinicians, executives, Boards, partner organisations, consumers, and communities to organisational priorities and strategic direction.
This role is responsible for:
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, our purpose is “Connecting, to care at every stage of life” and our promise is delivering Connected quality care.
The Gippsland Local Health Service Network brings together eight health services with a shared commitment to Caring for Gippsland Together, delivering coordinated, safe, sustainable, and person-centred care across the region.
You are a highly skilled communications professional who thrives in complex and fast-paced environments and can confidently influence and engage a broad range of stakeholders.
You will bring:
Experience in healthcare, public sector, regional settings, or multi-agency environments will be highly regarded, along with tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
This is an exciting opportunity to:
Applications should include:
For further information about the role is contained in the Position Description, please contact Cathy Portelli, Executive Director People & Culture, WGHG: or Rachel Meehan, Executive Director GLHSN:
As an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equity, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability. WGHG is a Child Safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children.
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