Job Title: Senior Communications Officer – Health Transformation Program
Location: Hobart, Tasmania (preferred)
Job Type: Contract – Full Time or Part Time (4 days/week considered)
Duration: June 2025 – September 2025 (extension likely)
Start: ASAP
Rate: Competitive daily rate

Bring Tasmania’s largest-ever health transformation to life.
Lime Recruitment is partnering with the Tasmanian Department of Health to source a Senior Communications Officer for the high-impact Bluegum Health Transformation Program – a near half-billion-dollar initiative set to reshape the future of healthcare across the state.

This is a rare opportunity to lead strategic internal and external communications for a program that touches almost every Tasmanian, whether they’re a patient, clinician, carer, or healthcare provider.

About the Program

The Bluegum Health Transformation Program is a 10-year journey toward a modern, connected, and person-centred health system. It includes digital solutions such as a statewide EMR, infrastructure uplift, and a renewed patient-first approach to care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute strategic communication and engagement plans

Provide expert media relations advice, manage issues and messaging

Craft compelling content across formats – press releases, social media, videos, reports

Liaise with executive stakeholders, clinical leaders, and government communications teams

Translate complex digital health reforms into accessible, engaging stories

Represent the program on communications and engagement matters

Monitor outcomes and adapt strategies to meet changing needs

Support change communications as the program is rolled out across the health system

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience leading strategic communications in complex, high-profile projects

Strong media relations skills and a confident approach to proactive and reactive media management

Excellent writing and content development skills across platforms and audiences

Stakeholder management experience across government, healthcare, or public sector preferred

Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, or public relations

Graphic design or visual comms capability highly regarded

Why You’ll Want This Role:

Work on one of Tasmania’s most transformative public sector programs

High visibility role with opportunity to shape statewide messaging

Flexible work options (full-time or part-time)

Collaborative and purpose-driven environment

Direct line to executive decision-makers and frontline change-makers

Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. Awarded Australia’s top-performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Cassandra Manthey on 0432 717 634 or cass@limejobs.com.au or Kate Gear on 0477 624 569 or kate@limejobs.com.au to find out more!