Communications and Engagement Officer

Work in an environment that offers:

• Ongoing professional development, training and learning opportunities. 
• Opportunities to build your skills and career within a large, diverse health service. 
• Access to 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging benefits

The Position 

Job Reference: 4761

Position Title: Communications and Engagement Officer
Classification: HS4
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,346.30
Hours per fortnight: 80 Hours with an ADO every 4 weeks
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time

Closing date: 02/11/2026

The Communications and Engagement Officer helps tell Bendigo Health's story through clear, creative and engaging communications that showcase our people, services, achievements and community impact.

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the position delivers communication and engagement activities across digital, print and social media channels. The role supports media opportunities, stakeholder engagement activities, events and ministerial visits, while contributing to photography and design projects that help connect our community with the work of Bendigo Health.

The successful applicant will be a confident communicator with strong writing and storytelling skills, an eye for photography and design, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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 to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community. 

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

The Chief Executive Officer within the Office of the CEO, has overall responsibility for the operation of the entire organisation and delivery of the strategic plan. The office also includes General Counsel and the General Manager of the Loddon Mallee Health Network (LMHN). Bendigo Health’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the Chair of the LMHN.

General Counsel provides legal advice to the Board of Directors, Executive Team and CEO to ensure Bendigo Health satisfies legal standards.  Reporting to the Chair of the LMHN, the General Manager of the LMHN ensures Bendigo Health fulfils its’ responsibilities as the leading member and advances the regional health services’ collective priorities and build a strong and connected health system.

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 Kate Monotti, Director - Communications & Engagement on 0418 56 4397 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 

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