Job Description: Better and fairer care. Always. St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment. We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to step into a hands-on leadership role that's all about making a measurable impact as the Communications Manager, Enterprise and Experience . Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Communications, you will be the driving force behind effective, values-aligned communication across the entirety of St Vincent's. You will partner with key corporate functions such as Digital & Technology, People & Culture, and Mission, to translate complex priorities into clear, compelling messages that shape our strategy and culture. This is a full time 12-month maternity leave cover role based in any of our Group Head Offices in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne on a hybrid working arrangement. Key responsibilities of the role: Be a Strategic Storyteller: Take the lead on developing and executing strategic communications for our biggest corporate priorities, partnering with key functions to translate complex change programs into clear, compelling narratives. Design the Employee Experience: Own the communications strategy for our most important internal moments and employee experience initiatives. You will lead the planning for high-profile, national events like the St Vincent’s People Awards and staff forums, ensuring every event is memorable and engaging. Lead and Mentor a Team: Step into a leadership space by managing and mentoring a small team of communications specialists, providing the guidance and creative direction needed to deliver exceptional work. Cultivate Executive Relationships: Build and maintain influential partnerships with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring alignment and seamless cross-functional collaboration. Create High-Impact Content: Write, edit, and produce a diverse range of high-quality content, from executive messaging and video scripts to intranet articles and presentations, that resonates with both internal and external audiences. Things that work for us: Demonstrated experience in delivering high-profile and impactful internal communications and campaigns. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across a range of formats and channels. Proven experience managing events communications and internal engagement campaigns. Ability to manage small teams with experience managing, guiding or mentoring junior colleagues. Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. A positive, flexible, and collaborative working attitude Things that work for you: Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service Competitive salary packaging options Discounted private health insurance Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families Access to the Fitness Passport (FP) At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us. Pre-Employment Checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal Opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. How To Apply Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability. Respectfully, no recruitment agencies. Closing Date: 12 February 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
