The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne – Parkville VIC
We invite you to join the RCH and help turn our vision 'a world where all kids thrive' into a reality.
About the Role:
Join a high-performing team at the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH), where we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of children.
The role is a Permanent Full Time, 80hrs per fortnight (incl ADO) position.
Our Communications team is small but dynamic, offering a collaborative and innovative environment.
We are looking for a Communications Advisor to create engaging content and manage stakeholder relationships to deliver impactful internal and external communications campaigns.
Classification for this position will range from Grade 4 Level 1 - Grade 4 Level 5, AO41 - AO45, (FTE base salary $87,****** - $96,****** per annum, plus superannuation, plus salary packaging).
What you'll achieve in this role:
Develop and implement strategic communications initiatives for various campaigns
Provide high-level customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Handle media requests, including being a part of a weekly on-call media roster
Support key initiatives like the Good Friday Appeal.
What experience you will bring:
Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns
Experience in supporting and managing internal and external communications initiatives
Demonstrated experience responding to media requests
Teamwork and leadership abilities with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:




Tertiary qualification and/or relevant industry experience is essential (2-3 years)
Experience producing print and digital content
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Demonstrated ability to find interesting stories and generate engaging content
Proven success in the development, implementation and evaluation of internal communications and change management strategies
Experience in managing events
Please click here to view the position description.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dedicated and high-performing team making a difference to children, their families, and the wider health sector.
Chance to lead and innovate in a dynamic communications environment.
Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, contributing to impactful health communications.
Supportive and collaborative team culture focusing on improvement, growth and development.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
A few more details:
We offer Salary Packaging
Work two days from home, three in the Parkville office
Take advantage of discounted on-site car parking.
Other requirements:




Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases" procedure.
For more information about this position, please contact Elisabeth Moss, Senior Communincations Advisor, ************.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Applications close 31 August ****.
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📌 Communications Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital Melbourne
📍 Melbourne