Help improve the lives of Queenslanders and the performance of our public health system with Queensland Health's Strategic Communications Branch (SCB). The Department's Strategic Communications Branch has 1 permanent opportunity and 1 12-month fixed-term temporary opportunity located in Brisbane CBD with flexible full-time hours. You'll play a senior role within a team of communications professionals, orchestrating the development and implementation of strategic communications initiatives and strategies across a range of topics and programs.Job detailsPosition status: Permanent, TemporaryPosition type: Flexible full-timeOccupational group: Marketing, PR & CommunicationClassification: AO6Workplace Location: Brisbane CBDJob ad reference: QLD/SPRD592718Closing date: 09-Oct-2024Fortnightly salary: $4569.20 - $4888.10Job duration: Permanent & Fixed-Term Temporary (12 Months)Senior Communication Officers contribute to the delivery of communications projects and initiatives, including developing insight-based, audience-focused internal and external communication strategies and campaigns. In this role, you will provide specialist communications support, services and advice for clients across the department.Your responsibilities will include:Fostering robust relationships with clients from across Queensland Health, Hospital and Health Services (HHSs), other Queensland Government agencies and key stakeholders within the health sector. Your role will require extensive liaison and coordination, demonstrating your well-developed communication and negotiation skills.Providing high-level, strategic advice to clients regarding communication strategies and delivery mechanisms, and any complex or specific issues that could potentially impact the project.Developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic communication strategies that align with the priorities of Queensland Health. Your responsibilities will require autonomy and significant control over these projects, all within the broader strategic constraints defined by senior management.In regards to the temporary, 12-month position, the above responsibilities will be applied specifically to supporting the implementation of Queensland Health's Women and Girls' Health Strategy 2032.The successful personYou will have demonstrated:Experience in managing and delivering substantial or complex communication projects within an agreed budget and timeframes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated through the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to plan, manage and deliver several competing priorities.Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in a communication and/or project management context.Experience in or knowledge of healthcare is highly desirable but not essential.About usThe Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.The Strategic Communications Branch provides expertise in communicating and engaging with key stakeholders, our staff, and the broader Queensland public through marketing and communications, creative, social and digital media and online.A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environmentCompetitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loadingFlexible working arrangementsCareer training and developmentHow to applyTo apply for this opportunity:Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), andA cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to these roles.If you have accessibility needs and would like to discuss an alternate application approach, please contact Katie May.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other or future vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary, full time or part time).
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