Communications Advisor

About the Role

Join a high-performing team at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), where we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the health and well‑being of children. The role is a Permanent Full Time, 80hrs per fortnight (incl ADO) position. Our Communications team is small but dynamic, offering a collaborative and innovative environment. We are looking for a Communications Advisor to create engaging content and manage stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful internal and external communications campaigns.

What you’ll achieve in this role

- Develop and implement strategic communications initiatives for various campaigns

- Provide high‑level customer service to internal and external stakeholders

- Handle media requests, including being a part of a weekly on‑call media roster

- Support key initiatives like the Good Friday Appeal

What experience you will bring

- Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns

- Experience in supporting and managing internal and external communications initiatives

- Demonstrated experience responding to media requests

- Teamwork and leadership abilities with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification and/or relevant industry experience is essential (2–3 years)

Experience producing print and digital content

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships

Demonstrated ability to find interesting stories and generate engaging content

Proven success in the development, implementation and evaluation of internal communications and change management strategies

Experience in managing events

Why Join Us

Be part of a dedicated and high‑performing team making a difference to children, their families, and the wider health sector.

Opportunity to lead and innovate in a dynamic communications environment.

Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, contributing to impactful health communications.

Supportive and collaborative team culture focussing on improvement, growth and development.

We offer salary packaging, work two days from home, three in the Parkville office and discounted on‑site car parking.

Other requirements

Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain

Valid Working with Children Check

Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine‑Preventable Diseases” procedure

How to Apply

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Sophia Deans, Strategic Communications Manager Ph: 03 934 54619 Email: sophia.deans@rch.org.au.

Why work at the RCH

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world‑class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging and an award‑winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

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