Senior Media Officer , Queensland Health

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Senior Media Officer to join our Media and Communications team on a temporary basis.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DD2312535038
Closing date 11-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration up to 30 June 2024
Contact person Rob Goulds
Contact details 0417 769 249
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About the Role
In this role, you will provide comprehensive media, communication and marketing services to Darling Downs Health across a wide spectrum of traditional, digital and emerging communication channels. You will assist with the management of media issues and crisis response strategies, to sensitive health issues and emerging issues. You will utilise your proven experience in media and communications to increase the visibility and positive perception of the health service. You will have proven ability to identify, build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including the ability to influence discussions, negotiate strategic outcomes and consider reputational risk to the organisation.
Why Darling Downs Health
Darling Downs Health's region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 6,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 28 facilities and treat more than 85,000 admissions to hospital, see greater than 158,000 people through our Emergency Departments, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 19,000 breastscreens.
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas throughout our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values and respects diversity in the workplace. We also believe that all our employees should be treated fairly, with dignity and with respect. Darling Downs Health is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive workplace that aligns with our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
As a Darling Downs Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

How to Apply
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Role Description which provides information on how to apply and outlines pre-employment checks that will be undertaken for the successful applicant. Please provide a current CV or resume and a short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role to allow the panel to assess your suitability.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For more information about Darling Downs Health, please go to www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
Documents
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Role Description
Application Kit
Application Kit