AddressCommunications & Engagement Officer
Location | Flexible – Armidale, Erina, Newcastle, or Tamworth
Hours | Full-time (1.0FTE, 38 hours/week) until 4 July 2025*
Application close date | 5pm Thursday 18 July
Annual full-time equivalent salary | $80,765- $88,924 + 11.5% super + salary packaging
Join our Marketing, Engagement and Communications (MEC) team to deliver on our purpose to increase equity of access to primary care services. As a dynamic marketing, Communications and Engagement specialist this is your opportunity to work in a proactive capacity in a fast-paced team to communicate the strategic vision, initiatives and work of the PHN within our communities. This role will enable you to use your collaboration and communication skills to foster meaningful connections and Engagement.
Why work for us
We are a values-driven organisation and are proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. We employ highly motivated and passionate people who work together to deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities. Our values are the basis of everything we do including how we work with each other and the way we connect with our industry partners and the wider community. We are proud to have been recognised by the 2023 Australian Business Awards as an Employer of Choice. Being an Employer of Choice means that the PHN has been recognised nationally as a well-managed, high-performing, industry-leading organisation that provides a stimulating and supportive workforce.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 (Less tax can mean more take home pay).
- Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.).
- Hybrid model of working from the office and home – WFH up to 60% of working hours
- Professional development / Education & Training opportunities.
- Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport - access to 650 Gyms & Swimming Pool Facilities).
- Assistance Program support (EAP).
- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives including 2024 Pride in Health & Wellbeing membership.
- Safe driver training.
- Collaboration with passionate like-minded professionals.
- Additional Leave for family & community responsibilities.
- Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period.
- A supportive team environment.
- Ability to purchase additional leave.
About the role
The Communications and Engagement Officer works within the MEC team to develop and facilitate marketing and communications materials that inform and enhance engagement of and with primary healthcare professionals and communities throughout the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions. The Communications and Engagement Officer works to support the effective and timely delivery of innovative and inclusive marketing, Communications and Engagement activities, initiatives and campaigns to the PHN stakeholder groups: focusing primary healthcare professionals, providers and the community.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in marketing, communications, or engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research and translate it into practical materials and effective resources displaying proficiency in producing print, electronic, and online resources.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong stakeholder relationships remotely and face to face and establish objectives to meet deadlines; adaptable to changing environments and priorities.
- A keen eye for detail and proven proof-reading skills.
How to apply
- Address the selection criteria (both essential and desirable) in your cover letter. You will find the selection criteria in the job description which is in the document section of the advertisement.
- Submit your cover letter and resume to the PHN by hitting the "apply now" button.
If you have any questions, you can contact Louise Ross, Marketing & Engagement Manager on 0437 870 ***.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation. We are on our journey to continuously work to call out bias and celebrate workplace inclusion as guided by our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy.
Additional Information
*PHN's have been funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care since 2015. This is a maximum term contract until 4 July 2025 and any contract extensions are dependent on ongoing funding.
**Salary: This role is classified as F – J within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications. New appointments are generally offered between grade F - H.
The current PHN policy requires employees to have received 3 Primary doses of an approved COVID-19 Vaccination.
