• Location: Dubbo, Orange or Bathurst

• Full time permanent contract

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is currently seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.

The WNSW PHN funds a range of health services and programs to improve access to care and better health for our communities.

The Communications & Engagement Officer will be involved in developing and executing campaigns, managing key stakeholder relationships, and leading various engagement and event initiatives for WNSW PHN.

The Communications and Engagement Officer is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance public awareness, stakeholder engagement, and organisational reputation. This role ensures effective internal and external communication, fosters strong relationships with key audiences, and supports initiatives that drive engagement, participation, and positive brand perception.

The salary for this position is Level 3, Grade 2 ($88,880 + superannuation).

Benefits to working with us

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:

• Generous salary packaging options up to $18,450 per year
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements (including Hybrid model)
• Collaboration with passionate likeminded professionals
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
• Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave or cash out 2 weeks
• Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport)
• Professional development allowance and study leave
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Free Employment Assistance Program

Applying for a position

• Obtain and carefully read the information pack for the position of interest. 
• Conduct some initial research on the organisation by browsing the website and reading key resources.
• If you need to seek clarification or additional information on the organisation and/or the position, contact the appropriate person identified in the pack.
• Decide whether you possess, and can demonstrate your skills, experience, knowledge and ability against the selection criteria.
• When addressing the selection criteria, provide examples to demonstrate and
• substantiate your claims. Examples should outline a situation, identify the action you took and summarise the subsequent result. Keep your response to no more than two pages, plus your Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Be aware of the closing date and where and how to lodge your application. If, for any reason you cannot submit your application by the closing date, you should ring the contact officer to see if a late application will be accepted. 

• If you require any special arrangements (e.g. wheelchair access, hearing or visual aids, etc.) to assist you to attend an interview, please discuss these with the contact officer when the interview is being arranged.

Next steps 

Click Apply Now to submit your application 

If you have any questions about this position after you have read the information package, please contact Jessica Steele on 0455 349 018.

WNSW PHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

An information package is attached.