Content and Communications Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Remuneration: 81581 - 108532 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ485512Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.Additional information:

• An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual, with strong communications and digital experience to join Sydney Children's Hospitals Network’s (SCHN) Communications and Engagement Directorate. Working in a collaborative and supportive environment, you will be responsible for driving communication and content creation, for a variety of platforms and audiences. You will work to build the reputation of SCHN as a trusted source of paediatric health information through sharing health promotion and harm prevention messages. Experience in maintaining a vibrant digital presence for projects and campaigns and excellent written communication skills are key to this position. This is an exciting opportunity for a digital communications professional seeking new challenges.What you'll be doingThe Communications and Engagement Directorate (DCE) is responsible for implementing the communication, media and engagement strategies, maximising positive communication opportunities, and promoting the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), its facilities and associated institutions.The Content and Communications Officer develops, delivers and evaluates collateral to improve health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people.This role works with a range of stakeholders, including internal and external health agencies, and creates content for a variety of platforms, including website, podcasts and social media.

• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, proven interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with staff and community at all levels.
• High level attention to detail with demonstrated skills in organisation and time management, as well as the ability to be self-directed and innovative.
• A comprehensive knowledge of copyright, privacy and consent guidelines, regulations and policies, as well as an understanding of writing for web.
• Experience developing, writing, and editing content (including scripts, web content, campaign material and social media posts).
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with external organisations.
• Photography skills and expertise in creative editing suits would be highly regarded
• A degree in digital communications/social media, media management, production or digital marketing work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.​Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with theApplicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Simone Sullivan on simone.sullivan@health.nsw.gov.auIf you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan onFor technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.Applications Close: 18/05/2024