Marketing Communications (Marketing & Communications)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place.
Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed?
Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
SMHS (South Metropolitan Health Service) delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.
You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan.
SMHS is seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Media Coordinator to join a high performing corporate communications team.
The role will provide high level, strategic advice including crisis management advice to the Chief Executive, Area Executive Group and the Minister's office and is responsible for:
Responding to enquiries from media organisationsDrafting media statementsLiaising across all hospitals and sites within SMHS to provide communication supportProactively promoting SMHS and its key priorities, projects, and policy initiatives to a wide audienceThe successful applicant will thrive in a high-pressure issues-rich environment and have a nose for finding and pitching proactive media stories that contribute to building the reputation of SMHS services and hospitals, and increasing public awareness of the organisational and government support for initiatives that improve public health.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment!
SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Anna Wood, Director Office of the Chief Executive on 0418 220 736.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below: Your application should include:
A copy of your current CVA statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pagesThe names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesAre you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia.
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This is a Fixed Term appointment for 12 months with the possibility of extension or permanency.
Part-time, job share and full-time applicants will be considered. Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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