• Fixed Term Full or Part time, Merger Communications Community Lead Hawthorn
• Thriving Not for Profit, with the flexibility to work across any location
• Shape the future of community health services in Melbourne's East

About Us

Access Health and Community - With a 150-year history and caring at our centre, Access Health and Community’s mission (AccessHC) is to build healthier lives together. Access Health and Community have a dedicated and experienced team of over 400 employees and 200 volunteers operating across 18 locations.

Inspiro – Inspiro exists to inspire healthy lives. With a mission to be the go-to community health services in the Yarra Ranges, Inspiro provide accessible, inclusive and exceptional quality care, with a team of 100 skilled employees.

Access Health and Community and Inspiro recently announced their intent to merger in 2025. Our organisations have a long history of partnering together to improve health and wellbeing for our communities. We believe that a merger will be a significant and positive step for the delivery of services to our communities and provide opportunities for our people.

The opportunity

The Communications and Community Engagement Lead will support the merger between Access Health and Community and Inspiro through the planning, transition and post-merger integration phases. You will work collaboratively across both organisations, developing and implementing best practice strategies to build awareness and support for the merger and ensure that our communities are engaged in the merger process.

Reporting to the Merger Project Director this role requires flexibility to work across all AccessHC and Inspiro sites as required. Experience in supporting a merger within the for-purpose sector is highly regarded but not essential.

What you will be doing

Key responsibilities but not limited to:

• Develop and implement a communications strategy to ensure internal and external stakeholders are aware, engaged and supported through the merger
• Support leaders to foster relationships with community stakeholders and members to ensure awareness, understanding and support for the merger
• Work collaboratively with leads across both organisations to ensure activities are coordinated with existing activities, and are timely and clear
• Lead the development of an approach to branding for services in the Yarra Ranges post-merger in consultation with key stakeholders
• Post-merger, coordinate the development of a shared brand identity and strategy across the two organisations with relevant advisors and stakeholders

What you will bring

Key Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or community engagement; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a communications or community engagement leadership (preferably within health or social services)
• 3+ years of experience supporting projects involving significant change management and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated skills in developing and executing communications and community engagement strategies
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications

Desirable:

• Experience of supporting a merger within the for-purpose sector is highly regarded

Attributes:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skill, with a demonstrated ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working within a complex stakeholder engagement environment to negotiate and deliver on priorities
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community and Inspiro values

Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people, from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.

Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Please click the web link to view our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits.

Apply Now

If you are excited about this new opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter responding to the key selection criteria. Please refer to the position description for the key selection criteria information on our careers website.

For further information and/or if you would like the opportunity to discuss this role. Please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Merger - Communications Community Engagement Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of date of the advertisement.

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.

At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledge histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.

We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. AccessHC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and require successful applicants to undergo a Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check.

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