Director, Engagement and Communities

Job Description - Director, Engagement and Communities (02RR6) Job Description Director, Engagement and Communities ( Job Number: 02RR6 ) Description Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Officer Grade B (PN 36673) Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 (Plus 12.5% Super) Location: Hybrid Section: Communications, Media & Government Closing Date: 21 September 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. About the Role: Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive our engagement and external communications function. This is a unique opportunity to lead how CHS listens, connects and communicates, ensuring the voices of staff, consumers and the wider Canberra community help inform decisions that improve health services across the ACT. Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications, Engagement and Media, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for community and consumer engagement, staff engagement, communications, content creation and social media. Working closely with senior leaders, you will develop and deliver audience-centred engagement and communication strategies, provide trusted advice on complex and sensitive issues, and strengthen CHS's reputation through meaningful engagement and authentic storytelling. You will champion best-practice consultation, collaboration and co-design, creating opportunities for staff, consumers and community members to contribute to the future direction of CHS. You will also lead CHS's external communications and digital presence, shaping compelling content and conversations that build trust, transparency and connection with the community. We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader with a proven track record in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and team leadership. You bring exceptional influencing skills, sound judgement and a passion for turning community and workforce insights into meaningful action. At CHS, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the health and wellbeing of Canberrans. You'll work alongside passionate professionals, partner with senior leaders on high-profile initiatives, and help shape decisions that influence the future of healthcare across the ACT. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace, flexible working arrangements, opportunities for leadership and professional development, and the chance to lead work that delivers real outcomes for our staff, consumers and community. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description . Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website . Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Claire Foote on (02) 5124 9518 or at Claire.Foote@act.gov.au . Job : General/Administrative Salary Range : 149,172.00 - 167,151.00 Closing Date : 21/Sep/2026, 1:59:00 PM