Communications and Campaign Officer

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Analyst

Reference: 50950

Communications and Campaign Officer - Western Public Health Unit

A unique opportunity exists in a permanent, full-time capacity for a Communications and Campaign Officer to join the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) based at Western Health. This is a chance to be involved in a local place based and integrated approach to public health addressing health inequities as part of a team in the Central and Western region of metropolitan Melbourne.

The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) has been established to strengthen the public health response to communicable diseases and other health issues. The Unit is part of a system of nine Local Public Health Units providing a state-wide system of public health delivery and oversight. WPHU is led and coordinated by Western Health and responsible for approximately 1.3M people in the LGA’s of Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Hobson’s Bay, Merri-bek, Melbourne, Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham.

The Communication and Campaign Officer will work with key internal and external stakeholders, to develop communications and support coordination and execution of campaigns aimed at improving health outcomes and increasing health equity across the catchment. The role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the creation, review, editing, publishing and coordination of high quality and accurate communications and content. This will include internal and external communications, events, content development, multimedia campaigns and maintaining digital channels.While primarily based in the Western Public Health Unit, you will work closely with the support and guidance of Western Health Public Affairs. The Public Affairs unit oversees internal and external communication for the organisation, manages all media enquiries and proactive media liaison and supports communication planning for major projects and initiatives across Western Health.

To be successful in the role you will
- be a self-starter who is prepared to take the initiative and develop ideas and assist with campaign concepts
- build relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders
- have exceptional organisational skills
- work positively and effectively in a team
- have a tertiary qualification in communications, health promotion, public health or related field.

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.