• Join an Australian Government initiative dedicated to building a world class health service for the Gold Coast region!
• Contribute and support communication plans and strategy for key primary health care initiatives!
• Attractive remuneration circa $65,060 - $72,715 plus super and salary packaging!
• Full-time maximum term contract to 30 June 2023.

About the Organisation

Established on July 1st, 2015, the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) has the key objectives of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes, and improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

About the Opportunity

GCPHN has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join their team on the Gold Coast on a full time contract basis to 30 June 2023.

Reporting to the Senior Online and Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing communications, media and marketing support across a range of corporate, project and public health initiatives.

Your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Monitor and support a consistent and professional standard across company language, style and branding.
• Assist the Senior Online and Communications Coordinator with updating and maintaining content on the website including news, events and other content for both the community and health professionals within our region
• Assist the Communications Coordinator with preparing and updating regular news stories for publications and GCPHN’s website.
• Assist the Communications Team to plan, coordinate, edit and distribute newsletter communications, including the management of the Communications inbox.
• Assist Communication Managers when required with reporting data to meet reporting requirements.
• Assist with event facilitation, including designing, producing and distributing event correspondence and promotional material.
• Organise and participate in GCPHN’s Editorial Committee.
• Design, and proofread marketing and communication collateral including brochures, posters, fact sheets, flyers, emails, infographics, publications and other items in line with GCPHN branding guidelines.
• Use social media platforms to effectively promote the work of GCPHN and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and schedule monthly social media plans for promotions to PHN work, trending topics and health-related promotions.
• Support internal and external communications, including the production, coordination and distribution of GCPHN’s monthly newsletters (external) and the GCPHN staff update (internal).
• Assist with disaster management planning, and updating the disaster management system.

How to Apply

To view the full Position Description and to find out more about the role click on APPLY NOW and you will be directed to our online recruitment form. Please respond to the selection criteria at the bottom of the form and you will be prompted to upload a resume as you progress to the second page.

ABOUT YOU

GCPHN is seeking a candidate with demonstrated communications, public relations or related experience with the ability to plan, organise, set priorities, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks at once, with minimal supervision.

About the Benefits

This is a great opportunity to become involved with an organisation that is dedicated to driving positive change throughout primary care and improving health outcomes, working within a flexible work environment and with a friendly and supportive team!

GCPHN will provide the successful candidate with an attractive salary circa $65,060 - $72,715 plus super, commensurate with experience. Additionally, you will be offered a range of benefits including salary sacrificing options and 5 weeks annual leave which will significantly boost your overall package!