Communications Specialist

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed Term Full Time (80 hrs/fn) until July 2027
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 4
• Located at The Alfred & Moorabbin
• Shape the future of workforce systems across one of Victoria’s largest health services

The Department

We are delivering a major transformation program to standardise systems and processes—creating a more connected and efficient service for our communities.

A key priority is the implementation of a single, integrated workforce capability, including a central Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and enterprise-wide rostering solution.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Communication Specialist to support this significant program of work.

In this role, you will drive clear, consistent and engaging communications to support change and adoption across Bayside Health. You’ll help our people understand what’s changing, why it matters and how it impacts them.

Working closely with project, change, training, HR and business teams, you will develop and deliver communication strategies aligned to key milestones, building awareness, readiness and confidence across a large and diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication plans to support system and process changes
• Create clear, engaging content (intranet, emails, FAQs, presentations and more)
• Translate complex information into simple, user-friendly messaging
• Partner with project, HR, change and training teams to ensure aligned communications
• Deliver communications across multiple channels to reach diverse audiences
• Support engagement through targeted messaging and feedback mechanisms
• Monitor effectiveness and continuously improve communication approaches
• Ensure alignment with branding and governance standards
• Support go-live and post-implementation communications

Experience required

You’re a confident communicator who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and can bring clarity to change.

Essential

• Experience supporting communications for large projects or transformation programs
• Strong understanding of change communication and adoption
• Excellent writing skills and ability to simplify complex information
• Experience delivering content across multiple formats and channels
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare or large organisations is highly regarded

Why join us?

• Be part of a major transformation program
• Contribute to meaningful change across a large workforce
• Work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment
• Help shape a newly formed health service

Staff benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Apply now if you’re passionate about communication and want to play a key role in driving change, we’d love to hear from you.

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Kathy Giannakoudakis, Change Lead on K.Giannakoudakis@alfred.org.au.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 6th July 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.