Media and Communications Officer (517299)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
North West Regional Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 12 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 5
$98,255 to $103,069 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:Part Time
Region:North West
A flexible role is available for a driven individual who can quickly form strong relationships with clinical teams and support them to proactively promote their service activities and events.
THS North West is seeking a communications all-rounder to assist and work within the Media and Communications Unit for a fixed term period of up to 12 months.
We are looking for a dynamic person who can write and organise people to achieve outcomes.
Individuals with digital experience including video production, photography, or social media would be warmly received, but training will be provided to the right candidate.
The Role: Under the general direction of the Hospitals North West Media and Communications Manager, the Media and Communications Officer will assist with the development and implementation of the Hospitals North West communication and media strategy.
This includes capturing meaningful and powerful content to support the organisation's strategic priorities.
The role also involves responding to media inquiries, promoting positive media coverage, overseeing events, press conferences, monitoring media coverage, as well as providing strategic communications advice and support.
Position Features: Intrastate travel is a requirement of this role.
Details of appointment: Fixed term, part time, day work, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team for a period of 12 months.
Please note the hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.You'll have access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on essential and desirable requirements and pre-employment checks.
Statement of Duties: Any associated documents to assist with applying online can be found here.
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
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