At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape impactful health stories and develop engaging communication strategies.
- Company: Join the Department of Health, dedicated to improving Tasmanians' wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, fitness access, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health through strategic communications.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications, strong writing skills, and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 139392 - 139392 $ per year.
The Department of Health is seeking an experienced and strategic communications professional to join our team as a Senior Communications Officer. The Strategic Communications and Media team (Comms) is responsible for managing the Department’s corporate image, media relations, public profile and internal and external communication channels (including social media). The role of Comms is to ensure the voices of the Department and the Secretary are heard, that projects and initiatives are visible, and that Departmental communications are effective.
This includes providing overarching strategic guidance and advice, managing all media, public relations, and social media activities, and ensuring consistency and alignment with the Department’s strategic aims, goals, and priorities.
As a Senior Communications Officer, you will:
- Provide strategic communication advice to senior executives and business units.
- Develop and implement communication plans, campaigns and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Create compelling content across a range of channels, including digital, social media, web, video, publications and internal communications.
- Support media and issues management activities, including the preparation of key messages, briefing materials and responses.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen community understanding and engagement with health services and programs.
- Work collaboratively across teams to deliver communication outcomes that align with organisational objectives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the communications function.
We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with exceptional organisational, writing and relationship-building skills. You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience developing communication strategies and delivering integrated communication activities, preferably in a health setting.
- Experience working with external agencies, designers and suppliers to deliver integrated campaigns.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and developing engaging digital content for a wide range of channels and audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound judgement, initiative and a solutions-focused approach.
- Experience working within government, healthcare or other complex organisations will be highly regarded.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025. Benefits available to eligible candidates include professional development and accelerated pathways, a range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support, and access to fitness facilities across Tasmania.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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