Communications Officer - Western Public Health Unit at Western Health

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Public Health Messaging, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Creativity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Communications Officer Location: Sunshine Hospital (with hybrid work available) Employment Type: Part-Time (48 hours/fortnight (3 days/week)), Fixed Term (until June 2026) Salary: Admin Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the Role: Bring ideas to life across social, digital and campaigns – and make a real impact on public health in Melbourne’s west. This is a perfect opportunity for an early-career communications professional to join a dynamic Local Public Health Unit, helping to deliver campaigns and content that make a real difference to community. As part of our team, you will help create engaging communications and campaigns that support better health outcomes across the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) catchment. The role is ideal for a graduate communications professional who is eager to apply their skills in creating and coordinating content across social media, digital channels and campaigns, while working with colleagues to strengthen public health messaging in line with WPHU’s priorities. If you’re eager to build your expertise, are highly organised, and love working both creatively and collaboratively, this role is for you. About the Western Public Health Unit: The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) is one of three metropolitan Local Public Health Units (LPHUs), and alongside six regional LPHUs forms a collaborative Network to deliver frontline public health for Victoria. The LPHU Network works closely with the Victorian Department of Health to provide for local and regional responses to communicable and non-communicable diseases through community partnerships and local public health initiatives. Led and coordinated by Western Health, WPHU serves over 1.3 million people across the local government areas of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Merri-bek, Moonee Valley and Wyndham. WPHU investigates and manages cases and outbreaks of notifiable conditions under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 in collaboration with the Department’s Community and Public Health Division, manages public health risks and supports public health emergency responses. WPHU collaborates with local governments, community health networks, and primary care providers to improve health outcomes across its catchment, working to keep people well by leading and supporting practical population health action. WPHU promotes a healthy workplace culture, expressed in its culture statement: “We are a diverse and welcoming team that is passionate about public health. We value open and honest communication. We work together to create a flexible environment of mutual respect, inclusivity, and connection.” Position Description About Western Health Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Why join us? Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about health protection services in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 January 2026. Please note online interviews will be conducted the week beginning Monday 12 January 2026. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact: Name: Alexia Ramsay Title: Communications & Digital Lead - Western Public Health Unit Phone: 0466 726 728 Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Western Health

Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will create engaging communications and campaigns to support better health outcomes across the Western Public Health Unit. This role involves coordinating content across social media and digital channels while collaborating with colleagues.