Assistant Director, Social Media and Content Creation at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

136873.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communications, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Video Production, Photography, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Strategy, Multimedia Content Creation, Public Relations, Strategic Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 29.5 months with the possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 45230) Salary: $127,597 – $136,873 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Hybrid Section: Quality Safety and Governance Closing Date: 21 July 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to discounted gym membership. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Our role is to lead and direct strategic communications, engagement, and media activities that support CHS in achieving its goals. We are a dedicated, fun, and hard-working team committed to supporting CHS staff in delivering business objectives and driving positive cultural change through effective, timely, and progressive communication activities. We work hard to ensure the Canberra community is well informed about government programs, policies, and services, and has meaningful opportunities to contribute to decision-making. We listen to the people of Canberra and are their voice in government. We value continuous learning and are committed to supporting you in growing your career. This is a dual-focus role that combines strategic social media management with hands-on content creation. The Digital Communities Manager and Content Creator leads the strategic direction for CHS's social media presence, overseeing the planning, development, and delivery of social media content to drive audience growth and meaningful engagement with our community and key stakeholders. The role also captures compelling video and photography content that brings the CHS story to life across internal and external channels. Working closely with clinical staff and corporate teams across the organisation, the successful candidate will translate complex health topics into accessible, engaging content and provide timely, practical social media advice to senior leaders, including guidance on emerging issues. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV, along with a two-page pitch addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Please also include two pieces of content that show your skill, with one example being multimedia content. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Claire Foote on 0417 254 101 or at Claire.Foote@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction of social media presence to drive audience growth and community engagement for Canberra Health Services. Capture and produce compelling video and photography content to translate complex health topics into accessible information.