About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Communications & Public Affairs role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Executive Office team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Manager Communications & Public Affairs to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.
The Manager Communications & Public Affairs works closely with the Chief Executive to lead and manage LRH's public profile and internal communications. This senior role is responsible for developing and coordinating strategic communications across the organisation to support engagement reputation management and community confidence. Working collaboratively with executives, clinicians and key external stakeholders, the position plays a critical role in strengthening LRH's profile and ensuring clear, consistent and timely communication.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
The role of the Manager Communications & Public Affairs is:
Lead and coordinate strategic internal and external communications across LRH to support organisational objectives and community engagement.
Develop and implement effective public relations and media strategies to enhance LRH's reputation and public profile.
Provide high-level advice, briefings and reports to the Chief Executive, Board and senior executives.
Oversee internal communication strategies and activities to improve staff engagement and organisational alignment.
Liaise with media, government, health services and community stakeholders on communications and public affairs matters.
Lead communications team, ensuring compliance with policies, standards, quality processes and professional documentation practices.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
Proven communications and public affairs professional with demonstrated leadership experience.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, accurate and engaging messaging.
Strategic thinker with strong organisational and project management capabilities.
Experienced in building effective relationships with executives, clinicians, media, government and community stakeholders.
Adaptable and resilient, able to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, collaboration and respect in all interactions.
Committed to organisational values, continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Mark Wilkins, Executive Director People & Culture via email or for a confidential discussion.
Please click here for a copy of the Position Description
About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email:
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications Close: 10 February 2026
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Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.