The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Lead, Communications and Major Projects

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• 18-month, Full Time, Fixed Term opportunity
• Senior Leadership role within RMH Communications
• Design & deliver major communications projects across the Parkville Precent

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers, offering world-class clinical services, research, and education. We provide expert care 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Reporting to the Head, Communications and Public Affairs, this is a senior leadership role that will design and deliver the communications functions for several exciting major projects in the Parkville Health Precinct. In the first instance, this role will focus on the Pathology Network West transformation, uniting the pathology services of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Women’s Hospital. 

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including media, government advisors, and health sector leaders
• Lead communications strategy, incorporating digital, media, publications, change and engagement
• Identify and manage complex stakeholder dynamics and risks in evolving contexts
• Apply sound judgement and insight into stakeholder and public sentiment
• Drive consensus and messaging in the face of trepidation or uncertainty
• Leverage your deep understanding of the Parkville Health Precinct landscape

To be successful, you will need:

• 10+ years' experience in communications, ideally in health, government, or not-for-profit sectors
• Proven track record of designing and delivering effective engagement and communications initiatives
• Deep understanding of public affairs, reputation management and media relations
• Experience managing crisis communications and delivering proactive media campaigns
• Demonstrated experience across digital, media, events, branding and social media portfolios
• Natural relationship-builder with experience liaising across all levels, including government
• Committed to the Melbourne Way—putting people first, leading with kindness, and striving for excellence

Benefits of working at the RMH:

• Join a values-driven organisation with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Access generous salary packaging, car parking and staff wellbeing programs
• Contribute to shaping workforce outcomes that support world-class patient care
• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave and monthly ADOs for full-time staff
• Discounted health & fitness facility access with Fitness Passport.

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Please be advised that applications will be reviewed as received and we will be arranging interviews as soon as possible, the job ad may close early once a suitable candidate is found.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.