Media and Communications Officer
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ568087 Requisition #
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 84436 - 112331 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ568087
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join Sydney Children's Hospitals Network’s (SCHN) Media and Communications team. Within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will be assisting in creating communications for SCHN, both internal and external, to promote SCHN as world leaders in paediatric healthcare. Using your expertise and experience, you will work with a variety of stakeholders to develop communication campaigns and create audience-specific content for a variety of platforms including intranet, website, written publications and social media. You will also collaborate with the wider Communications and Engagement Directorate in facilitating media opportunities for SCHN, working in partnership with staff, patients and families.
What you'll be doing
The Media and Communications Officer, in partnership with, the Communications and Engagement Directorate, is responsible for maintaining the SCHN’s media profile, both internally and in the community. They are responsible for developing and executing communications activities across media and digital channels, handling reactive media enquiries and proactive content development and delivery for various projects across the SCHN.
The position works in close collaboration with communications colleagues across the SCHN, NSW Health and Minister's media teams.
- A degree in media relations, journalism or relevant field or, equivalent work experience (including dealing with media and production crews), or a combination of study and work experience.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with staff and community at all levels, including government representatives.
- Proven ability to coordinate and evaluate campaigns across various communication channels including media, website and social media.
- Demonstrated skills in organisation and time management, as well as a demonstrated ability to be self directed and innovative.
- Experience developing, writing and editing content, and translating complex information for a range of audiences.
- Experience in supporting video production, podcast production and/or photography.
- Demonstrated ability to maintaining a high level of knowledge and understanding of media, communication and emerging changes.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Palmer on sarah.palmer@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 27/04/2025
