Communications Trainee

**Are you passionate about making a difference in health and using quality communications to impact the community? Hunter New England Health is looking for Communications Trainee to join their team Take advantage of being surrounded by a professional and dedicated team of experts and see where your career can take you.**

**If you are a creative storyteller looking for exposure across article writing and content creation, now is the time to apply. This 2-year traineeship could be just what you're looking for, and you will receive a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communications**

**Employment Type**: Temporary part time for a 2-year traineeship
**Remuneration**: $14.25 - $21.03 Per Hour + Superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 32
**Location**: District Head Office | New Lambton Heights | Awabakal Country
**Requisition ID**: REQ545981
**Applications Close**: Sunday 2nd February 2025
- This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria._

**What will you learn?**
Throughout this traineeship, you will be assisting the Communications team with a range of responsibilities which will give you a good insight into a career in Communications. But this is not just a job, it can be the foundation to set yourself up for a long-time career. Some daily responsibilities may include:

- Capturing photos and content for digital media
- Interviewing staff and/or patients
- Creative writing - supporting the team to write articles for the staff and external audiences
- Designing or developing social and digital content
- Learning how to craft clear and engaging messages for diverse audiences

**About the team**:
The Strategic Relations and Communications Unit at Hunter New England Local Health District is the driving force behind clear, impactful communication and community engagement. It manages diverse projects, media relations, and campaigns that connect people with critical health information and services. This position is part of a welcoming, culturally safe workforce, helping to shape the future of health communication strategies across the district. We are fully supportive of study requirements and will be encouraging this.

**Where could your career take you?**
Upon successful completion of the traineeship and gaining 2-years of hands-on experience within our amazing team, you could see yourself taking up a career in a variety of areas within communications. Some of these include:

- Public relations and public affairs
- Social media management
- Government relations
- Why you're interested in this traineeship and any experience in communications or project support.
- Your understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
- Examples of your communication and technology skills.

**Benefits of joining us**:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Need more information?**
1) Click here for the Position Description
3) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
4) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies
- This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive _PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases_ for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy._
- HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of _benefits _such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._
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