About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region.
We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.
At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care.
Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives.
Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.
We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
Up-to-date facilities
Free Flu vaccinations
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role
Use your writing, storytelling and creative skills to bring community impact to life.
SCHS is seeking an accomplished communications professional who can find the story behind the information—and tell it in a way that informs, engages and inspires.
As our Communications and Content Lead, you will shape how SCHS communicates its purpose, services and impact.
Working across the organisation, you will uncover meaningful stories and translate complex health and service information into clear, compelling content for our community, workforce, partners and supporters.
This is a varied, hands-on role spanning executive communications, media content, publications, digital campaigns, impact stories and the SCHS Annual Report.
You will also create high-quality visual content, undertake photography, and produce professionally presented materials for digital and print channels.
Providing editorial and creative leadership across SCHS,



you will help strengthen community understanding, staff engagement, organisational reputation and stakeholder support.
You will bring strong editorial judgement, curiosity and strategic insight, supported by practical capability in visual and digital communication.
About you
You are an exceptional writer and thoughtful communicator who knows how to identify the central message, understand the audience and build a compelling narrative.
You can confidently interview people, draw out meaningful insights and transform complex information into accessible content.
You will bring:
Demonstrated experience in communications, journalism, public relations or content development.
Exceptional writing, editing and organisational storytelling skills.
Experience producing content across corporate, media, digital and print channels.
Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.
Practical visual content, photography and digital production capability.
The confidence to work with executives, staff, clients and community partners.
The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver polished work within deadlines.
If you are a skilled storyteller who combines strong writing with creative production capability, this is an opportunity to shape the voice of an organisation making a meaningful difference across our community.
Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications
Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media, or a related discipline.
Experience
Demonstrated experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or stakeholder engagement.
Experience managing websites and digital communication platforms.
Experience developing and managing social media content and campaigns.
Experience producing publications, newsletters, reports, and promotional materials.
Experience preparing media releases and working with media organisations.
Knowledge and Skills
Sound strategic communication capability,



including audience analysis, message development, channel selection and evaluation.
Highly developed writing and editorial skills, including the ability to identify a strong narrative, interview contributors and translate complex information into clear and engaging language.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with executives, subject-matter experts, staff, clients and community partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple communication priorities, exercise sound judgement and deliver polished work within agreed timeframes.
High level proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
Understanding of branding, marketing and reputation management principles.
Experience in health, community services, government or the not-for-profit sector.
Experience communicating sensitively about health, disadvantage or lived experience.
Familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms and communication analytics.
Working knowledge of visual communication and design platforms, with the ability to brief and coordinate specialist designers.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Darren Midgley, Chief Executive Officer on or
Applications close 8am Wednesday 12 August ****.
PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards.
All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment.
This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees.
Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check.
Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).
Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases.
As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.
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📌 Communications And Content Lead (Mildura)
🏢 Sunraysia Community Health Services
📍 Mildura