Communications Assistant

Notice: WA Health isimplementing a new online recruitment system, Corporate Recruitment AdvertisingManagement System (CRAMS), which will replace the current RecruitmentAdvertising Management System (RAMS). If this is your first application usingthis new platform, then an account will be automatically registered for you asyou submit your first application. This platform, and your user account, isseparate to the https://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ recruitment platform, and therefore requires different log in details. Job applications are moving to the new system between December 2024 and July2025. If you are looking for other vacancies within WA Health, visit https://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ for all advertised jobs. If you have any questions or difficulties, pleasedirect your queries to the contact person listed on the job advert that broughtyou to this site. Unit/Division: Department of Health - Department of Health This is a Permanent FullTime appointment at 75 hours per fortnight. WA Health embraces diversityand is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in theprovision of our service. WA Health supports flexibleworking practices within the context of a quality health service.WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across allbuildings, grounds and vehicles. WA Health iscommitted to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WAHealth’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieveequality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies tothis position. Aboriginal people are encouraged toapply. Eligibility toApply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments). OtherConditions: WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertakinga criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if requiredfor the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may askreferees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration ofethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does notnecessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as partof the appointment process. Whilst this selectionprocess will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it mayalso be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout thehealth service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve(12)months from whenthe authorised delegate endorses therecruitment decision. PositionProfile: We are seeking an experienced CommunicationsAssistant who will support the Directorate to deliver publicrelations, marketing, events, and integrated communicationsservices to the Department as well as undertakes administrativesupport tasks. EmployeeBenefits: In addition to the great salary ouremployees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (inline with operational requirements): - 12%employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.For further information click here . - Accessto salary packaging arrangements - Professional DevelopmentOpportunities and Study Leave/assistance - Flexibleworking arrangements - Flexibleleave arrangements SelectionCriteria: Please see the attached Job DescriptionForm. For Further JobRelated Information: We encourage you to contact FranElsworthy on 0413 327 969. If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServiceson13 44 77 for immediate assistance duringbusiness hours. Applicants areadvised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria inno more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitaewhich summarises your experience and how you are able to meet theposition requirements. These documents should be completeand ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure youallow sufficient time to complete the online application process asyou will be required to answer various questions and attach yourdocumentation. Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted. LATE OR EMAILAPPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr