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SalarySalary: PSO Level 8 $144,597 - $156,598 p.a.
Location: East Perth
Unit/Division: Office of the Director General - Communications
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00014305
Closing Date: 2024-04-11 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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-VCID No. 886587WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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.Position Profile: The position leads and manages the day-to-day delivery of stakeholder and corporate Communications and Engagement on behalf of the Department of Health. This role also provides strategic communications, design and campaigns advice to the Department’s Executive Committee and other senior staff in relation to the Department’s activities and initiatives. You will assist the Director Communications and Engagement to develop and manage implementation of the Department’s communications strategy and consider emerging trends, identify long-term opportunities, and support the Departments to achieve its strategic priorities; build strategic relationships with key stakeholders that are success orientated and reflect the highest level of professional conduct; lead and inspire a team of communications professional by fostering a learning and development environment and manage the resources of the team to achieve business objectives; and represent the Director Communications and Engagement as required.Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
