Job Opportunity: Media Coordinator
The role of a Media Coordinator is pivotal in effectively promoting and supporting key priorities, projects, and policy initiatives of the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all media activities, providing high-level advice on crisis management, responding to enquiries from media organisations, and ensuring the preparedness of Public Information resources for emergency response.
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia, providing quality, accessible health services to approximately half a million people across a vast area. With a strong network of public hospitals, health services, and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia, the organisation comprises seven regions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and lead all media activities to promote organisational priorities, projects, and initiatives;
* Provide high-level advice on crisis management to executives and stakeholders;
* Respond to enquiries from media organisations and support various sites within WACHS to communicate their services;
* Maintain and ensure the preparedness of Public Information resources for emergency response.
Requirements:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
* Ability to provide high-level advice and respond to complex enquiries;
* Experience in coordinating media activities and crisis management;
* Knowledge of health services and related policies;
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare organisation;
* Contribute to improving public health outcomes in regional WA;
* Develop and utilise your expertise in media coordination and crisis management.
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment;
* Competitive salary and benefits package;
* Ongoing training and development opportunities;
* Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through our online portal.