Senior Communication and Engagement Officer

• Exciting new opportunity to work in the health sector
• Full-time, temporary contract role with immediate start

About Our Client

Our Client oversees various public health entities and agencies with strong links to the government, businesses, and the wider community. Operating across metropolitan and regional offices, they have built a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters learning and development.

Job Description

The Senior Communications & Engagement Officer will work in a small, dynamic, and fast‐paced team; the principal objective of this position is to provide high-quality communication and engagement services to support the organisation's strategic plan. The Senior Communications & Engagement Officer's core responsibilities of the role include:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating communication and stakeholder strategies
• Developing and implementing content across a wide range of internal and external communication and engagement channels
• Managing effective relationships with stakeholders to achieve the organisation's goals
• Coordinating and managing the use of specialist project service providers, including contractors and consultants
• Working collaboratively across the departments to ensure the delivery of effective communications that are of a high written and visual standard complying with the organisation guidelines
• Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will possess strong coordination, liaison and influencing skills. The Communications & Engagement Officer will demonstrate active listening and have a high degree of initiative.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated exceptional communication and/or engagement skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working as a communications or stakeholder engagement officer.
• Proven experience working as part of a small team, as well as across various project teams.
• Demonstrated media liaison and strategic issues management experience.
• Ability to strategically manage and prioritise competing issues and activities and identify suitable opportunities and events to align with program delivery milestones
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.
• A tertiary qualification in fields related to communications, media or associated disciplines would be advantageous
• National Police History Check

What's on Offer

• Professional development opportunities
• A strong focus on collaboration and teamwork
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive salary