CRVCID
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This
recruitment process offers a Fixed Term Full Time
appointment with the possibility of extensions and/or
permanency.
We
currently have 1.0 FTE available.
South Metropolitan Health
Service, every employee contributes to delivering
safe, high-quality care to our community.
Guided by our vision of
Excellent health care, every time, we place
research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of
everything we do.
We are building a culture of shared learning and
leadership that reflects our commitment to being
Collectively One, Locally Led.
Through tailored
development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary
ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make
a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.
We are
seeking a creative and motivated Communications and Content
Officer to join our corporate communications team.
In this
role, you will be responsible for developing compelling content,
managing communication channels, and driving engagement with key
stakeholders.
The
successful applicant shall develop and implement creative and
effective internal and external communications and engagement
activities (excluding media), and management of SMHS-wide
communications events for South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS),
its hospitals and services.
Want to know
more?
We encourage you to contact Katy
Lawton, Stakeholder Communications Manager on *******
4***.
About
us
Our Values
guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and
employment!
SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI
communities, and people with disability to work with us.
Whatever
your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and
family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider
bringing your expertise to our workforce.
SMHS delivers
quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a
catchment area stretching more than **** square kilometres across
the southern half of Perth.
Application
and assessment support
If you have
any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully
participate in the application and assessment process, please
contact Katy Lawton, Stakeholder Communications Manager on *******
4***.
If you are an
Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application,




please contact
Jobs and Skills WA on ********.
How
to apply
You've heard from
us, now we'd like to hear from you.
Suitability
Criteria: Suitability recognises that merit is determined not only
by skills, knowledge and experience, but also by a broader set of
factors.
These include an applicant's eligibility for appointment,
demonstrated behaviours, alignment with organisational values and
ethical standards, and their ability to contribute positively to
our workplace culture.
In addition to the Essential
Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job
Description Form (JDF), the below requirements will also be
considered to determine your suitability for the
role:
Eligibility - Must
possess a tertiary qualification in communications, PR,
media or marketing.
Organisational
Requirement - Able to work between Rockingham General Hospital,
Peel Health Campus and Fiona Stanley Hospital
sites.
At least
three years' experience working within a PR, communications,
marketing or media role.
Able to
begin work in September ****.
Demonstrates initiative
by progressing work independently, seeking information when
needed, and following through to achieve outcomes.
Your
application should include:
A copy
of your current CV
A
statement addressing the suitability criteria, and specifically
the Essential Criteria in the JDF in no more than 2-3
pages
The
names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can
attest to your suitability for this role.
Please note referees
may be contacted as part of the initial assessment
process.
These
documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying
online.
Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online
application process as you will be required to answer various
questions and attach your documentation.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on ******** for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Employee
Advantages




Our employees
enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with
operational requirements):
Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
Flexible
working arrangements
Flexible
leave arrangements
Other
professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility
to Apply
To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian
work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may
be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency,
or visas that enable ongoing employment in
Australia.
WA Health
embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to
growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's
Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** applies to this
position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process.
As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment.
We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,
applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for
other 'similar' vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public
sector.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant
decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most
suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of
these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE OR
EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

📌 Communications And Content Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 South Metropolitan Health Service - South Metropolitan Health Service
📍 Western Australia