Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate Services – Corporate Communications Branch Salary: $67,589 to $72,033 – ASO3 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 months with possibility of extension Overview: The SA Health Media Unit coordinates all media responses, interviews and press conferences for the Department for Health and Wellbeing and South Australian public health system including local health networks, the Rural Support Service and shared services including Breast Screen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging and SA Pathology.
Working in a fast-paced environment as part of a supportive team, our Media Support Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of comprehensive strategic media and communications services for SA Health.
You'll work closely with journalists and the policy makers, doctors, nurses and health executives which make a difference, while based at the Department for Health and Wellbeing's office in Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.
With responsibilities for both administrative duties within our team and end-to-end media services, it's ideally suited to a new graduate willing to learn and grow through great training and mentoring.
Our ideal candidate will be a values-led team player with strong writing and communication skills, backed by a degree in communications, public relations, media or a related field.
Experience in delivering press releases, media events or journalism and working closely with a variety of people will be viewed favourably.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time arrangements.
Most of our team enjoy flexible working arrangements and applicants are encouraged to discuss their needs for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Inclusivity is important to us.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Please get in touch if you would like to know more about the role or for a confidential conversation.
Job ref: 887380 Criminal History Screening Requirement A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment) Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact) SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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