Communications and Content Officer - Central Goldfields, Australia - Maryborough District Health Service

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MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough.

The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care.

MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Communications and Content Officer
Permanent Part Time

  • 48 hours per fortnight

Classification:
HS3


Award:
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Single Interest Enterprise Agreement

Maryborough District Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a passionate content creator to join our Communications and Marketing Team.

We are looking for a story-teller to help bring our vision of changing the healthcare story with our community to life across a range of communications platforms.

The Communications and Content Coordinator will increase the visibility of our services and achievements as a leading rural healthcare provider in the Central Goldfields of Victoria.

The successful applicant will report to the Marketing and Communications Manager and will help communicate our purpose, promise and commitments to staff and community.

No day will be the same in this generalist role including content creation, media and social media management, website updates, design and production, and internal communications.

Help us connect our community to great care through timely, accurate, creative and innovative communication.

This ongoing role is part time (0.6 FTE) and would suit someone with a few years of experience who wants to make a real difference in a rural community.


We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

  • Embrace and promote the values of MDHS
  • Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What's in it for you?

  • Great Working Environment
  • Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.


  • Fantastic Earning Potential

  • Generous Base Salary under the Allied & Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers EBA with Salary Packaging available.
  • Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities
  • Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential Qualifications:


  • Tertiary qualifications and experience in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.
  • Welldeveloped writing skills, including demonstrated ability to draft news stories, media materials, briefing notes and key messages.
  • Demonstrated experience in creating and managing quality content across platforms including digital, print, video, photography, social media and websites.
  • Demonstrated success in developing, implementing and monitoring marketing, communications or media campaigns that support the achievement of an organisation's objectives.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders including staff, media and external organisations.
  • Ability to handle complex and sensitive information and disseminate this information through a range of channels in tailored ways.
  • High level project management skills including ability to manage competing demands, set priorities and achieve agreed outcomes, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage project timelines and reporting functions.

Desirable:


  • Demonstrate an understanding of engaging and effectively managing stakeholder groups.
  • Negotiation and problem solving skills.
  • Confident communicator and presenter.
  • Experience in a similar organisation or healthcare environment will be looked upon favourably.
  • Graphic design, photography and video editing skills. Knowledge of Microsoft office suite required and knowledge of HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and web management an advantage.
Applications for this position close on Sunday, 27th August 2023.


Applications are to include:


  • Covering Letter
  • Resume
  • Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

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