Communications Officer

Role details

The Media and Communications team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Communications Officer to join their team on a temporary basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a passionate communications all-rounder to join the Mackay HHS Media and Communications team. This role ensures the Mackay HHSs communication strategies, policies and outputs are implemented and managed effectively through the provision of media relations, digital communications and internal communications.

About the Team

This is your opportunity to join a small team of communicators who work in a fast-paced environment to support the work of our healthcare professionals across the region. You will support the delivery of internal and external communications across a variety of platforms. You will also be able to utilise your design skills for the creation of publications, posters and website content.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport