Communications Officer

16 hours ago

Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia Eastern Health Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Communications Officer

  • Permanent full time with monthly day off | 5 weeks annual leave
  • Box Hill location | Close to public transport, cafes & shops
  • Small & dynamic team that is charged with the organisation-wide communication activity

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The primary focus of the Communications Officer is supporting internal stakeholders and delivering the short, medium and long term communication needs of the team and the organisation.

Applying both a tactical and strategic approach, the Communications Officer works directly with the Communications Advisor to support a range of key internal and external relationships, to ensure communication plans are established and delivered according to key objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:(examples below)

  • Demonstrated experience in development and delivery of eDM or similar digital communication platform.
  • Demonstrated experience in management and/or delivery of events to an internal and external audience.
  • Demonstrated experience using digital communication platforms particularly as it relates to internal communication.
  • Proven experience developing high-quality strategic communication plans with measurable outcomes.
  • High level interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively and work collaboratively, particularly with internal stakeholders.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification (preferably communication/media/marketing)

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here.

  • Mentor and Shadowing program
  • Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
  • Study and professional development leave
  • Friendly & supportive teams
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Fitness Passport for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
  • Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
  • Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
  • Access to Private Health Insurance offers
  • Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
  • Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
  • Advertising may end before the closing date.
  • We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Ben Davies

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Job Posting End Date: 23 October 2025

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