Full-Time External Communications Coordinator
Job Description
- Bright and modern office in Melbourne CBD, with a hybrid-work model
- Dynamic team environment within an inclusive workplace
- Use your communications skills to make a difference and drive real change
VicHealth is committed to ensuring appointments represent the range of lived experience in the Victorian community. Women, indigenous people, people with disability, young people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
VicHealth is the world’s first health promotion foundation that supports independent, long-term, evidence-based health promotion practice, partnerships and leadership. We continue to be a global leader in health promotion, as a Collaborating Centre with the World Health Organization and technical partner to UNICEF.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing and communications generalist who is passionate about using their skills and creativity to improve the health and wellbeing of Victorians.
The External Communications Coordinator reports to the External Communications Manager and provides a broad range of support to the External Communications team, and the broader Social Marketing & Communications team. This includes supporting the execution of media and social media strategies and events, creating engaging content, monitoring and reporting, and various administration tasks.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinating the production of various VicHealth events including digital and face to face events managed in house or with external assistance
- Developing content for earned and owned channels including social media
- Providing support to develop and implement media relations and social media engagement
About you:
We’re looking for someone who is able to clearly demonstrate agility, initiative and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive and inclusive team. You will be a strong writer and storyteller and know how to create compelling content for different audiences and channels. You thrive working in a fast-paced media and social media landscape and can confidently manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Closing Date: Tuesday 27 August 2024
Unit: Social Marketing & Communications
Tenure: Full-time, ongoing
Classification: VicHealth Grade C
Remuneration: from $77,510 (plus superannuation and other benefits)
Qualifications and experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or similar area
- Experience in event management
- Experience writing for a range of channels including social media, media and web.
- Experience working with media outlets and journalists
- Experience in data analysis, monitoring and reporting
- Experience using Google Analytics, CMS, and social media for work purposes
- Understanding of SEO
- Experience working within the communications, public health, community or government sectors is preferred
Perks and benefits:
- Hybrid-work model
- Up to $3,000 towards professional development each year
- Employee Wellbeing & OHS Committee who deliver events and initiatives
- Bring your dog to work day every Thursday and Friday
- Employee Assistance Program offering a range of free and confidential services
- Fresh fruit, breakfast and coffee machine provided
- Monthly birthday celebrations
VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government
How to Apply
How to apply: Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume. The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position, and also address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description. Please refer to the position description to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position. Applications can be submitted here: https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-VHEXTCOMMSCOORD The successful applicant may be required to undertake a Police Check and Working With Children Check. For further information about the role, please contact Brea Pape, People & Culture Business Partner, on (03) 9667 1341 or recruitment@vichealth.vic.gov.au.33 total views, 0 today