Job title: Public Affairs Officer
Company: Queensland Government
Job description: Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland’s leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
The Public Affairs Officer undertakes integral media liaison, proactive external and internal communications, complex event management and key stakeholder engagement.
Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV553004
Closing date 03-Apr-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Please refer to the Role Description
Contact person Daniel Donnelly
Contact details 07 4433 4157
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As an employer our goal is to be a GREAT PLACE TO WORK and we are committed to securing and maintaining an exceptional workforce.
What’s on offer?
Two positions available. 1 x Permanent Full-time + 1 x Fixed Term Temporary Full-time up to 12 months (with the possibility of extension up to 30/09/2026).
Remuneration package of up to $127,236 p.a., comprising base salary range of $102,492 – $111,516 p.a. (AO5), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Additional benefits
Great professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
Access to corporate discounts
About the role
- Lead proactive, positive media engagement and communications across the Townsville HHS, including all rural and community sites.
- Innovate and manage the organisation’s social media platforms, including monitoring trends, analysing performance, creating, and scheduling content campaigns and developing strategies to improve capabilities to extend and optimise target reach.
- Strategically plan and execute high-level organisational events on behalf the Townsville HHS Executive and Board in line with the health service’s events and marketing calendar and as otherwise required.
Skills and experience
- Planning and implementing positive, proactive media strategies.
- Design and execute high-level events with significant reputational stake.
- High-level written communication, specifically for a media and social media environment, and desktop publishing skills.
- Work to tight deadlines and meet high quality standards.
- High-level organisational skills.
- Work autonomously, prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a high-output, dynamic environment.
Role requirements
- While not mandatory, a relevant tertiary qualification in journalism, multi-media studies, communications, and/or public relations would be highly regarded.
- Proficiency in Adobe Indesign CS6 or other relevant design suite would be well regarded.
Please refer to the role description for further details.
Working with Townsville HHS
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce involves offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living. It is a great place for families, couples and individuals to call home.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Daniel Donnelly on (07) 4433 4157.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV553004
Applications close on Wednesday, 3 April 2024.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
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Please download the Role Description for future reference.
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Location: Townsville, QLD
Job date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:19:02 GMT
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