Senior Leadership | Strategy & Community Affairs
* Influence Bendigo Health's public profile and advise top executives.
* Lead a high-performance team and build strong media and government relationships.
* Play a key role in shaping public health messaging and fostering community engagement.
The Position
Job Reference: 3832
Position Title: Director Corporate Affairs
Classification: HS7
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $4,696.40
Hours per fortnight: 80 (with an ADO every 4 weeks)
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time
Closing date: 19/04/2026
Position Overview
The Director, Corporate Affairs is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing the strategic positioning and public profile of Bendigo Health. Reporting to the Chief of Strategy and Community Affairs, the position leads the development and implementation of integrated communications, media and government relations, and community engagement aligned to the organisation's Strategic and Operational Plans.
The role is accountable for ensuring consistent, high‐quality internal and external communications that support organisational priorities, enhance stakeholder trust, and promote Bendigo Health as a leading regional health service.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement integrated communications, media and government relations, and community engagement strategies.
* Ensure consistent, high‐quality internal and external communications that support organisational priorities.
* Enhance stakeholder trust and promote Bendigo Health as a leading regional health service.
* Strengthen engagement across community, government, and workforce audiences.
* Advise senior executives on public profile and strategic messaging.
* Lead a high‐performance team and build strong media and government relationships.
Benefits
* Staff health and wellbeing programs
* Career development and education opportunities
* Generous salary packaging opportunities
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Use of staff gym and pool and other fitness facilities through fitness passport program
Working with Bendigo Health
Bendigo Health is a leader in regional health care with a culture of education, training and personal development.
We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace and a focus on delivering excellent care.
Contact
Craig Bosworth, Chief Strategy and Community Affairs OfficerPhone: 03 5454 9167
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.
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