Communications Lead

2 weeks ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a dynamic and highly experienced **Communications Lead** to join the North Eastern Public Health Unit**.**

The North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU) is one of nine public health units in Victoria; three in metropolitan Melbourne and six covering regional Victoria. Together these units form a coordinated network, working in partnership with the Department of Health to deliver a comprehensive public health program for Victoria. The NEPHU is led and coordinated by Austin Health and works in partnership with Northern Health and Eastern Health in a networked operational structure with responsibility spanning approximately 1.85m people living in the northeast of metropolitan Melbourne. The NEPHU is proud of its diverse multidisciplinary team who reflect the community we serve.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engagement, Communications & Capacity Development, the Communications Lead will lead a team to deliver integrated and strategic internal and external communications, content, media and campaigns that support NEPHU’s operations and public health function. Working closely with a broad range of stakeholders, you will oversee the production of communications and content across a variety of media and channels and for a wide range of audiences and purposes, ensuring that public health information and responses to public health emergencies are expedient, well-coordinated, accurate, clear, engaging, and aligned to strategic priorities.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- A tertiary qualification in a field related to communications, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience developing and implementing effective and impactful strategic communications strategies and plans and undertaking evaluation to inform future thinking.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing communications and content strategies and programs for a broad range of internal and external audiences.
- Outstanding communication, writing and presentation skills, with demonstrated talent in translating complex information into engaging content for various audiences, including people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in developing, managing and motivating a high performing team and translating strategic direction into workplans and day-to-day activities.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and relationship skills with proven ability to engage with diverse groups of people and build strong and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proven ability and track record in efficiently managing tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- A flexible and agile ‘can-do’ attitude.

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