Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Health Service > Corporate Communications
This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community, providing excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is the perfect place to start!
SMHS delivers quality, safe, and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan .
Current Opportunity
We are seeking a Communications and Content Officer to join our team. The role involves:
1. Developing and implementing creative and effective internal and external communications and engagement activities, including leading social media campaigns.
2. Providing advice and making recommendations to senior managers and staff on communication methods, content development, policy, and strategies.
3. Managing events for SMHS, its hospitals, and services.
Our Values
Our values guide our work in every action, including recruitment and employment.
Inclusion and Diversity
SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disabilities to apply. We value your expertise regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or family responsibilities.
Want to Know More?
Contact Katy Lawton or Sally-ann Parker at .
Application Instructions
Your application should include:
* A current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2-3 pages)
* The names and contact details of two referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
Ensure these documents are ready before applying online, as you will need to answer questions and attach documents during the process.
If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services at during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy benefits such as:
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility
Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed-term appointments), or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health values diversity and is committed to eliminating discrimination. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Pre-employment Checks
Applicants will undergo criminal records screening, integrity checks, and possibly working with children checks and health assessments. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and ethical behavior. Adverse information will be considered in the decision-making process.
Additional Information
This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies and remains valid for 12 months. The position is subject to a 3-month probation period.
Lodgement closes at 4:00 pm on the closing date. Late or email applications will not be considered.