About us

Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating healthy lives for all women, girls and gender-diverse people.

About the role

Jean Hailes has an exciting opportunity for an experienced publicist to join the team.

Reporting to the Partnerships and Communications Manager, the Publicist drives all media opportunities for Jean Hailes across four main areas: Women’s Health Week, the National Women’s Health Survey, consumer health campaigns, and brand.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Develop and distribute media releases and associated media communication in a way that maximises potential coverage
• In consultation with the Head of Partnerships and Communications, respond to media requests and queries, and manage the media inbox
• Manage all internal and external relations with media spokespeople, key journalists including clinicians, health workers, health professionals and advocates
• Prepare detailed briefing notes for all media spokespeople and gather relevant biographical information for promotion
• Work with a range of stakeholders to identify case studies for media opportunities
• Prepare additional written material such as media alerts, media kits, pitches and reports
• Develop, enhance and build trusted relationship with key media
• Manage media and stakeholder lists
• Measure, evaluate and report on media coverage regularly and as required, and recommend articles for reposting
• Coordinate media training as required.

Benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging
• Working with a supportive team
• Flexible working arrangements (see position description for more details)

Application process

Jean Hailes is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Click "Apply Now" to submit an application. Applications should include resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great addition to our team.

For more information, please email Caroline Cottrill at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health at [email protected] using the subject line: Publicist - Media Relations enquiry via EthicalJobs to arrange a confidential discussion.