Senior Media And Communications Advisor

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Senior Media and Communications Advisor

• Part Time, 64 hours (eight-day fortnight)

• Fixed-Term, Maternity leave cover

• Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 5

• Alfred location / some work from home

• Staff benefits

DEPARTMENT:

Alfred Health's Public Affairs and Communications Department is responsible for the organisation's strategic reputational management ensuring that its brand position and stakeholder relationships contribute to achieving the organisation's long-term goals. The group is responsible for corporate communications, external affairs, media relations, community engagement, internal communications, multimedia production, external digital presence and more.

POSITION:

Alfred Health External Affairs and Media is seeking a motivated individual to join the team as a Senior Media and Communications Advisor.

This trusted and important role in the wider Public Affairs and Communications team is a 12-month fixed-term position (maternity leave replacement), working four days per week (64-hour fortnight).

The role requires broad media relations and communications skills to maintain and raise the health service's profile in a competitive media environment. It focuses on developing and leading promotional and proactive opportunities externally, using traditional and emerging media. It is also plays a key role in working with the Head of External Affairs and Media on issues management and risk communications programs.

Developing integrated external campaigns, using knowledge of social media, promotional engagement and brand positioning is essential. Writing for a variety of publications and media is a major part of the role.

If you have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline (Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences and/or Journalism), three to five years' experience in public affairs or a related discipline, experience in working directly in the media or within an in-house media department, we are keen to hear from you. Experience in health care is an advantage.

Qualifications &
Experience Requried

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline included Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences and/or Journalism.
• Three to five years' experience in public affairs or a related discipline.
• Experience in working directly in the media or within an in-house media department.
• Experience in health care is an advantage

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (The Alfred only)
• Child care services (The Alfred only)
• Close Proximity to Public Transport

Refer to the position description for more information or send an email to Corey Nassau, Head of External Affairs and Media on

Applications Close:
11pm AEST, Wednesday 15th May 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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