Employment Type:Fixed Term Part time (approx. 6 months)Hours:0.6 per week- 3 days per weekThis role offers flexibility, and we are open to determining the weekly working hours and agreed working days with the successful candidate.Salary:$62,300 packageLocation:Hybrid - Werribee Mercy Hospital / RichmondUpload with Application:Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualificationsContact:Jenni Pattinson - PattinsonJ1@mercy.com.auAbout the opportunity The Communications Advisor plays a pivotal role in bringing the new Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department to life.Working closely with Operational and Group Communications teams, the role delivers engaging, accurate and timely communications that:Support staff readiness and pride during commissioning and openingClearly explain new ED features, models of care and patient pathwaysBuild understanding, trust and confidence within the local community and with priority stakeholdersReflect and respect the multicultural communities served by Werribee Mercy HospitalSupport other areas of the business from time to time as requiredThis is a fast‐paced role requiring strong judgment, proactive thinking, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.Key focus of the roleHumanising and explaining the Emergency Department experienceTranslating complex clinical and operational information into clear, accessible content using simple language including preparing briefs for developing visual contentProactively identifying communication opportunities and risksSupporting change, transition and growth in a high‐pressure healthcare settingServing a diverse and complex community in Australia's fastest growing growth corridorWhat you'll bring To thrive in this role, you will have:Personal competenciesHigh level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.Strong stakeholder relationship management skills, including with senior leaders and external government agencies.Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing deadlines.Highly proactive, solutions focused and comfortable working with minimal direction.Strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills.Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a broader team.Strong alignment with the mission and values of Mercy Health.Job competenciesAdvanced writing skills across multiple formats, including storytelling, explanatory content and operational messaging.Stakeholder relations experience and engagement with local community groups preferred.Event coordination with strong attention to detail.Demonstrated project management and organisation skills.Strong understanding of risk identification and issues escalation.Digital literacy, including internal platforms, websites and social media.Cultural awareness and inclusive communication practice.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:A current Police Record CheckApplications will be assessed and interviews conducted on a progressive basis. Therefore, the advertisement may close prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.Closing Date:Wednesday 13th April.Equal Opportunity Statement We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgement to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.#J-18808-Ljbffr