Manager Communications

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

• Location: Negotiable (work from home options available)

• Salary:ASO7$116089 - $125490 per annum

• Full Time Temporary up to 30^th June 2027

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING

We are offering an exciting leadership opportunity to shape and strengthen communications across one of South Australias largest regional health networks. As Manager of Communications you will lead strategic communication initiatives that support local regional and statewide health services providing expert advice across media digital internal communications and brand management. Working closely with senior leaders SA Health partners and key stakeholders youll play a pivotal role in delivering clear timely and impactful communications that enhance community confidence support organisational priorities and help drive positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

WHO ARE WE

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers residents their families and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality safe consistent collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this bymaintainingexceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes thatassure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

This role allows for flexibility to work from any of our BHFLHN sites by negotiation or the ability to work remotely and benefit from the work-life balance this provides.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Are you an experienced communications leader who can develop and deliver strategic communication initiatives that align with organisational priorities and support complex service environments
  
  
• Can you provide trusted high-level advice to senior executives on media communications risks emerging issues and stakeholder engagement particularly in a large and dynamic organisation
  
  
• Do you have exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear engaging and audience-focused communications across multiple channels
  
  
• Are you confident leading media relations issues management and critical event communications ensuring messages are timely accurate consistent and aligned with broader SA Health objectives
  
  
• Can you build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders lead a high-performing communications team and foster a collaborative innovative and continuously improving communications function

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE

You will.

• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of communications across BHFLHN RSS and RRMHS ensuring messaging is aligned with organisational priorities and SA Health objectives.
  
  
• Provide expert communications advice to senior leaders supporting effective management of media stakeholder engagement emerging issues and reputational risk.
  
  
• Oversee media relations issues management and critical event communications ensuring information is accurate timely coordinated and responsive.
  
  
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of digital social media and internal communication channels using data and insights to enhance engagement and reach.
  
  
• Build strong partnerships across BHFLHN SA Health and government stakeholders while leading a high-performing communications function that promotes collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN

At BHFLHN not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work hereasnot justasa job but an opportunity to extend progress orconsolidateyour career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses suchasmortgage rent utilitybillsand groceries) up to $9010 each FBT year $2650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT yearClick here more information

• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.

• Support for you and your family via our free EmployeeAssistance Program.

• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS

Working in this environment itis important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you willbe requiredto undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries.Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupationalassessment screening and vaccination information is in the application for to help guide you.

• You will need to undergo employment screening what yourequireis also on the front page of the Role Description.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ peopleasdiverseasthe clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent culturally diverse backgrounds disability all genders and LGBTQI community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

NEED TO RELOCATE

Relocation financial support may be negotiated subject to eligibility. See what is available here:Relocation support SA out more about working in theBarossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: IS HERE!

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 947257) or reach out to Tania Scally Director Strategy and Governance on Phone: or via E-mail:

To find out what you need to apply and whatis required tobe offered a role please refer to the Applicant ChecklistBHFLHN Applicant . Please also click here forourAustralian applicant guidelines

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DONT HESITATE!Applications Close on 18 August 2026 at 11:55PM

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