Communications And Engagement Officer

About the Role

Closing Date: 15th December, 2024

• Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging options
• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments

We are seeking a talented and dynamic Communications and Engagement Officer to join our high-performing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the development and delivery of communication strategies and activities that drive health service engagement, enhance organisational reputation, and promote key public health initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping how we connect with our community, ensuring our messaging is clear, impactful, and supports our broader health goals.

We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, media, journalism, engagement, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrated experience in a communications or media role, preferably within the healthcare or not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrated well-developed verbal and written communications skills and ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form to internal and external bodies.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, sponsors, media, community groups, and volunteers.
• Proficiency in using content creation tools, (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, Hootsuite, or similar) is highly desirable.

Employment Type: This is a fulltime, permanent opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the or alternatively contact Karly Mansfield at Karly.Mansfield@awh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our .

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.