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Form of workLead communications strategies, whilst managing a small team and delivering large-scale campaigns.
Your new company
SA Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of all South Australians by providing leadership in health reform, public health services, health and medical research, policy development and planning, with an increased focus on wellbeing, illness prevention, early intervention, and quality care.
Your new role
The role will deliver high-level communications strategies for both internal and external audiences. Working collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the Department and across Local Health Networks, the role will create a broad range of communications plans, programs and campaigns.
You will lead the execution and continuous improvement of effective and consistent communication with target audiences and collectively contribute to improving confidence in the public health system. As a senior leader in a busy communications team, you will lead, coach and develop a small team.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven ability to write to a range of audiences with an emphasis on detail, accuracy and plain English, and to apply highly developed liaison, negotiation and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability and judgement in providing strategic and innovative solutions to complex communication needs.
- Demonstrated ability to apply effective interpersonal skills to facilitate teamwork, achieve positive change in communication practices and outcomes, influence and foster the cooperation of others using tact, discretion, impartiality and a commitment to excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to use judgement, significant delegated authority and initiative in providing expert internal and external communications to senior executives advice and making high level decisions regarding sensitive communications issues.
- Experience in market research and the development / implementation of internal and external communication plans, marketing / advertising campaigns and/or workforce communication strategies.
- Experience in leading a team or managing / supervising other communications staff.
- Experience in managing the development and production of internal communications collateral such as publications, brochures, websites and promotional materials.
- Experience in briefing and working collaboratively with a range of external organisations such as advertising agencies, graphic designers and market research organisations.
- Experience in building partnerships with key stakeholders within and outside of the health sector.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary internal and external communications approaches, stakeholder relations and the principles of effective communication.
Experience that is desirable, but not essential:
- Knowledge of Government communications policies and protocols.
- Degree or equivalent in a marketing, media or communications related subjects.
- Experience in change management communications and/or health promotion.
- Knowledge of health agencies and issues.
- Knowledge of government direction and protocols in relation to advertising campaigns, particularly in relation to health.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Screening.
What you need to do now
- CV including details of 2 referees (name, address, and contact number with one being your current line manager).
- Employment Declaration
- A written statement of no more than 1500 words. Written statements should address the criteria outlined in the Role Description.
