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The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in ****.
A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.
The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds.
Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here .
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 cutting-edge environment.
We are looking for an experienced Communications Advisor to create engaging content, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and deliver impactful internal and external communications campaigns.
This is a hands‐on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‐paced workplace, takes initiative and can confidently manage competing priorities.
Classification for this position will range from Grade 4, Level 1 to 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:
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering multiple strategic communications campaigns simultaneously in a fast‐paced environment
Experience in supporting and managing internal and external communications initiatives
Demonstrated experience managing media enquiries and building productive relationships with media stakeholders
Strong judgement, initiative and relationship‐management skills, with a collaborative approach and focus on continuous improvement.
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.
Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful communications projects in a dynamic healthcare environment
Be part of a dedicated and high-performing team making a difference to children, their families, and the wider health sector
Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, contributing to impactful health communications
Supportive and collaborative team culture focusing on improvement, growth, and development.
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.
Previous applicants have already been considered and do not need to reapply.
For more information about this position, please contact Sophia Deans, Strategic Communications Manager, on ************.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
We offerthe opportunity towork in world‐class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
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,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
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📌 Communications Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne