Manager, Public Health Communicatons

Manager, Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change Join to apply for the Manager, Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change role at NSW Health . Our energetic and purpose-driven Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change (PHaB) Unit at the NSW Ministry of Health offers an exciting full-time ongoing employment opportunity. Be part of a team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Enjoy a flexible hybrid workplace, strong professional development support, and the chance to influence how NSW Health communicates with the community at scale. About This Role As the Manager for Public Health Communications & Behaviour Change, you will lead the development, execution and evaluation of evidence-based communication and behaviour change initiatives, including statewide social marketing campaigns. You will shape public health communications in response to emerging issues and lead stakeholder communication to ensure that people across the state have the information they need to stay healthy, safe and connected to the care they need. You will guide staff, build system-wide relationships, and lead work that helps communities make healthier choices—bringing behavioural science, research, creativity and strategic communication together to deliver measurable outcomes. Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739 – $173,174 plus super and annual leave loading, with a 35‑hour work week. For more information, please read the full Role Description. What You’ll Be Doing Lead a small team to design and deliver evidence-based public health communications and behaviour‑change initiatives, including statewide social marketing campaigns. Oversee high‑quality public health messaging, issues response, and stakeholder engagement across NSW Health. Lead and guide staff to deliver integrated, evidence‑based campaigns and communication strategies. Oversee statewide marketing and behaviour‑change initiatives that meet NSW Government advertising requirements. Develop high‑quality written materials including strategies, messaging briefs and reports. Coordinate communication and engagement responses to emerging public health issues. Build strong, collaborative relationships across government, NGOs, research partners and the health system. About You We are seeking a motivated and strategic leader who brings: Demonstrated experience delivering communication, social marketing or behaviour‑change initiatives within a large or complex organisation. Strong understanding of behavioural insights and evidence-based approaches to public health communications. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building capability across government, NGOs, community partners and internal teams. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with experience translating complex information into clear, compelling content. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, lead a team and oversee multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. How To Apply At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders. Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages), a cover letter that explains your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills (1 page) AND Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below. Target Question Describe a behaviour-change or social marketing campaign you personally led end‑to‑end in a large or complex organisation. In your response: Outline the specific behavioural insights, evidence sources, or research frameworks you applied and how they shaped the strategy. Highlight the trade‑offs you had to make between evidence, operational constraints and stakeholder priorities. Include what you learned that would change your approach next time and where something did not go to plan. Your role and approach to managing a team and resources to deliver the campaign. Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them. Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Gilbert on and quote REQ . If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on Closing Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025 Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative. To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia. Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr