AddressCompany description:
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.
Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.
With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.
We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.
Job description:
• Calling all writers! Are you looking for a job with the feel-good factor? To work with a brand that makes a genuine difference to people's lives?
• Part-time (48 hours a fortnight) for that perfect work/life balance
• Classification range HS3* salary + salary packing benefits + 5 weeks annual leave
• Convenient Chelsea Heights location with free onsite parking
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
This role sits within the MePACS division of Peninsula Health. MePACS is a 24/7 personal alarm emergency response service, based in Melbourne, Australia. We have been keeping communities safe for more than 30 years and we are one of the largest personal alarm services in Australia. As a division of Peninsula Health, we prioritise our duty of care to our clients and all our profits are re-invested back into public health research and initiatives.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
As a valued member of the Brand & Marketing team, the Communications & Engagement Officer will be responsible for researching and writing content and engaging with our clients, staff and community to support our marketing and communications strategies.
You will know how to identify areas of interest for our target market, and proactively research and liaise with relevant stakeholders to write engaging and relevant content. You will increase awareness, engagement and drive leads for MePACS through email campaigns, testimonials, interviews, blogs, articles and optimised website content etc.
Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Qualifications and/or demonstrable experience in communications and writing.
• Proven ability to research and write active, clear, accurate and engaging content with purpose.
• A passion for connecting with people and story-telling.
• Strong attention to detail, efficiency and effective time management and organisational skills.
Full details on our expectations for the role are in the PD.
What Next
Please review the attached Position Description and submit a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role with MePACS, along with a current CV. Please note, this cover letter forms a key part of your application and will be reviewed accordingly.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2***.
*Please refer to salary circular for HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
This role must hold a valid Police Check, be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
