Manager Marketing and Communications

Your role at St John of God Health Care

St John of God Midland Private Hospital is proud to announce a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Marketing and Communications Manager to join our team. As the newest member of the St John of God Health Care family, Midland Private Hospital offers a unique chance to lead the hospital's marketing and communications from the ground up.

In this exciting role, you will lead the development and execution of dynamic multi-channel communication strategies that engage and inform Specialists, caregivers, patients, and the wider community. You will shape the hospital's reputation through targeted internal and external messaging, drive impactful events that foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, and champion consumer participation by ensuring patient and community voices are valued and heard.

Be part of building something exceptional at St John of God Midland Private Hospital from the very beginning.

About the new Midland Private Hospital

Set to open in August 2026, the new St John of God Midland Private Hospital will feature 123 inpatient beds, an intensive care and coronary care unit, six operating theatres and day surgery, and the region's first interventional cardiology services. Located just two blocks from the existing Midland Public and Private Hospital campus, the purpose-built facility will expand access to private health care in Perth's eastern corridor.

The Position

• Provide effective communications leadership across the division, driving continuous improvement, innovation and consistently high performance – as outlined in the SJGHC Leadership Profile.

• Manage allocated budget and key performance indicators for the Department, rapidly taking corrective action or escalating if necessary.

• Effective people management, including clear expectation setting and caregiver development with plans that are reviewed at least annually.

• In collaboration with Human Resources, implement caregiver/industrial relations policies, including managing disciplinary matters and grievances in accordance with group-wide and Divisional policies.

• Promote SJG Midland Private Hospital through the development of communications products and tools to inform and engage specialists, consumers, caregivers, GPs and other key stakeholders within our community as required.

• Coordination of all Midland Private based communications material within SJGHC brand guidelines.

• Develop and implement Digital and Social Media strategy including management of content on the SJG Midland Private Website.

• Coordinate media responses as required.

• Develop and manage events to engage Specialists, consumers, caregivers, GPs and other key stakeholders.

• All other reasonable duties as directed by CEO / Director Business Development.

• Provide support to and implement internal communication initiatives as required, which are aimed at caregiver communication and engagement strategies, supporting a positive and vibrant culture.

You will possess a tertiary qualification in Communication, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations, with extensive experience in a similar role within a large and complex organisation. You will demonstrate outstanding journalistic and professional corporate communications skills, with proven expertise in writing, editing, and proofing across both print and digital mediums.

Strong public relations capabilities are essential, including the ability to develop and implement innovative promotional strategies, alongside experience in event coordination and the effective management of digital platforms, including social media.

To succeed you will possess well-developed project management skills, enabling them to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision. Exceptional verbal and interpersonal abilities, coupled with strong negotiation and influencing skills, are required. Experience in managing design and print production processes is essential, as is a high level of analytical and budgeting capability.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $124,196 to $137,946 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

• A fixed term full time position, working 76 hours per fortnight up to 15 months

• The role will initially be split between Kings Square and Midland until early 2026, with a planned move to a full-time Midland location in February or March 2026

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• End of trip/shower and bike facilities

• Close to public transport

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

For enquiries contact Vanessa Unwin, Chief Executive Officer, Midland Private, on

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.