Media and Public Relations Advisor

Overview

The Media & Public Relations Advisor – Joondalup Health Campus (JHC) is responsible for delivering proactive, high-quality public relations and media activity that strengthens the hospital’s reputation and contributes to Ramsay Health Care’s positive profile in Western Australia and nationally. The role leads the sourcing, pitching and coordination of media stories, manages PR/media approvals, builds and nurtures relationships with the media and creates and publishes content for Joondalup Health Campus social media channels. Working under the direction of the WA Communications Manager and in close partnership with the Senior Communications Coordinator, the Advisor ensures all PR activity is strategic, well-executed and aligned with organisational priorities.

Responsibilities

- Promote one of WA’s largest and busiest hospitals by playing a visible role in media and communications.
- Source, pitch and coordinate media stories; manage PR/media approvals.
- Build and nurture relationships with media contacts and create/publish content for Joondalup Health Campus social media channels.
- Collaborate with the WA Communications Manager and Senior Communications Coordinator to ensure PR activity is strategic and aligned with organisational priorities.

Qualifications

- Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated experience in media relations, preferably in healthcare.
- Proven ability to source, pitch and deliver media stories.
- Strong writing, editing and content creation skills.
- Strong understanding of communications platforms.
- Experience managing social media content and engagement.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Confident communicator able to build constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Previous experience in the health (or related) sector (desirable).

Benefits and Culture

- Professional Advancement: Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18,000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- Ramsay Rewards: Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers.
- Employee Wellbeing: Flexible working arrangements, commitment to work/life balance and free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- Make a Difference: Contribute to the delivery of quality healthcare services and the transformation of the industry.
- Ramsay Way Culture: A team dedicated to "People Caring for People," fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

About Us

Ramsay Health Care is Australia’s leading private healthcare provider, with more than 70 sites across the country and a team of over 34,000 people. Since 1964, we’ve built our reputation on our purpose of ‘people caring for people’, delivering safe, high-quality care to our patients every day. We’re also committed to our people, with wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities and clear career pathways.

Requirements

- A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be required.

To Apply

All applications must be submitted online. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Genevieve Farrell, WA Communications Manager: FarrellG@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications Close: 30 September 2025

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Advertised: 16 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

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