Communications and Content Officer

at  Maryborough District Health Service

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
Fixed Term Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight
To Commence 17th June 2024 – 16th June 2025
Classification: HS3 or Depending on Qualifications
Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Maryborough District Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a passionate content creator to join our Communications and Marketing Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. We’re looking for a creative story-teller to help bring our vision of changing the healthcare story to life across a range of communication platforms.
As part of the Marketing and Communications team you’ll develop communication plans and produce quality content to increase the visibility of programs, services and partnerships. No day will be the same as we edge closer to the completion of our new $115 million hospital, Think content creation, media relations, social media and website management, design and production, and internal communications.
This role would someone with a few years of experience who wants to make a real difference in a rural community. Digital expertise highly regarded. Apply now!

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary qualifications and experience in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Well-developed 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.

Please refer the Job description for details