Officer - Communications

Mater is currently looking for an Officer – Communications to join our Corporate Affairs and Growth team, based at Mater Newstead. This role is a full time, permanent role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of passionate Communications and Media professionals, promoting the work of one of Queensland’s leading healthcare, education and research organisations.

Salary range: commensurate with experience

What does the role entail?

This role  includes producing highly developed corporate communications for Mater, including for Mater Health, Mater Education, Mater Research and Mater Foundation, in line with the strategic business and marketing objectives of the organisation.

• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of effective communication and engagement plans for Mater
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to generate strategic content for Mater’s communication channels, including social media
• Ensure consistency of corporate messaging and quality throughout all communications
• Manage the production of key publications
• Manage and coordinate internal events
• Assist in the development of media opportunities
• Monitor, analyse and report on the outcomes of communications, tactics and activities
• Support the Director of Communications and Media to achieve strategic and operational goals

About you

Applicants will have a tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations (or relevant experience in communications) and/or experience in strategic discipline.  

 You will also have: 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in the communications industry
• Demonstrated experience in delivering successful internal communications and/or media releases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, digital asset management systems, content management systems, and digital platforms
• Knowledge of contemporary communication principles and evolving trends in communications
• Experience using email software to produce and distribute content.

Familiarity with the healthcare sector is desirable.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

It is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.