At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead media engagement and craft compelling stories that highlight our health services.
- Company: Central Queensland Health, dedicated to enhancing community health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work-life balance, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Access to beautiful outdoor recreation and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local communities and contribute to meaningful health outcomes.
- Qualifications: Strong media relations skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
The predicted salary is between 153514 - 153514 $ per year.
HELP TELL THE STORIES THAT MATTER ACROSS CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
This is more than a media role.
As Senior Media Officer, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing the reputation of Central Queensland Health while sharing the stories that showcase the impact of our people, services and communities.
Reporting to the Communication and Engagement Manager, Office of the Chief Executive, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders to deliver strategic media management, reputation advice and high-quality communications across one of Queensland's largest regional health services.
Supporting more than 230,000 Central Queenslanders, this role offers the opportunity to work on some of the organisation's most significant announcements, achievements and challenges.
About the role
You will
- Lead proactive and reactive media engagement.
- Identify and develop compelling stories from across our health service.
- Provide strategic media advice to senior leaders.
- Support the management of complex and high-profile issues.
- Contribute to crisis and reputation management activities.
- Help strengthen public confidence in the health services we provide.
WHY CENTRAL QUEENSLAND?
- Direct access to senior decision-makers and executive leaders.
- Opportunity to work on issues and stories that matter to local communities.
- Diverse portfolio spanning media relations, storytelling, issues management and reputation.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Affordable lifestyle with short commutes and genuine work-life balance.
- Access to beaches, islands, national parks and outdoor recreation.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to health outcomes across Central Queensland.
If you are looking for a role where your work will have visibility, purpose and impact, we would love to hear from you.
About you
We're not necessarily looking for someone from healthcare.
You may currently work in
- Media and journalism
- Corporate communications
- Government media and communications
- Public relations
- Emergency services
- Higher education
- Infrastructure
- Resources
- Not-for-profit organisations
What matters most is your ability to
- Develop strong relationships with media and key stakeholders.
- Identify, write and pitch compelling stories across a range of platforms.
- Provide trusted media and communication advice to senior leaders.
- Remain calm and effective when managing sensitive or high-profile issues.
- Translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content.
- Deliver media and communication outcomes that support organisational objectives and strengthen community confidence.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $153,514 p. a. is comprised of
- An hourly rate between $63.34 - $67.85 p. h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
- Applications close: Thursday, 27 August 2026
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