Senior Adviser, Communications

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 
• Excellent work life balance
• Access to 5 weeks annual leave and Salary Packaging benefits!

The Position 

Job Reference: 4205

Position Title: Senior Adviser, Communications
Classification: HS5 - HS33
Hours per fortnight: 80 (with an ADO every 4 weeks )
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination  

Closing date: 23/06/2026

The Senior Adviser Communications role is responsible for the implementation of communications plans that shape, protect and advance the strategic positioning and public profile of Bendigo Health. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the position leads the implementation of integrated communications, media, government relations, and community engagement strategies aligned to the organisation’s Strategic Plan and Operational Plans. The Senior Adviser Communications will implement Bendigo Health’s high-impact media strategy, government relations plan and internal engagement strategies.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

Strategy and Community Affairs includes Bendigo Health Fundraising & Foundation, Governance and Strategy and Volunteer Services. All four teams work to advance the organisation’s key priorities, values and vision. Areas of focus include internal and external communications, development of fundraising appeals, stakeholder liaison, management of the volunteer program, and coordination of governance and mandated reporting.  Together, they promote the brand of Bendigo Health, supporting the entire organisation in their pursuit of Excellent Care. Every Person. Every Time.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Craig Boswoth, Chief Strategy and Community Affairs Officer on 03 5454 9167 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health

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