the RoleThe Communications Officer is a handson role supporting the delivery of internal and external communication and engagement role provides event planning and coordination producing communications and marketing role will manage social media and online platforms.
The role is responsible for:
Provide administrative support to the CEO Executive team and Board in designing and coordinatingfundraising and activities including relevant grant applications. This includes responding to and following up bequests and donation opportunities selecting and maintaining contact with prospects including developing and nurturing relationships with Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations and educating staff and the wider community.
Manage fundraising and special organisational events including special functions major events official openings and Annual General Meeting including the planning organisation logistics and event support.
Write edit and proofread content for promotional materials press releases articles social media and other communication materials for CEOendorsement.
Handle media enquiries managing media briefings and developing relationships withpress correspondents.
Manage administer and create the content for the KDHS website intranet platform and other social media platforms and ensure it is accurate and up to date in conjunction with the relevant departments.
Translate complex information into clear and simple concepts.
Ensure KDHS style guide is utilized throughout the health service and systems and processes are in place for all branding and marketing including assisting all staff to maintain branding integrity of the organisation.
Assist in the development and delivery of KDHS Communications Plan.
Undertake other duties as required by the Quality Education and Risk Manager that are within the scope and skill consistent with the position.
About You
Superior knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office visual and written content for social digital and print media
Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Outstanding organisational and planning abilities with high attention to detail
Able to manage competing priorities and timelines often using sensitive information.
Capacity to work independently however the ability to lead internal and external stakeholdersto deliver initiatives
Demonstrated commitment to provide superior levels of customer service
A degree in Communication marketing or like qualifications
Familiarity with content management systems publishing and design software platforms
Experience in event coordination and fundraising
Further Information
Download a copy of the position description and contact Sara Pettifer on (03)or via email at
Vaccination against COVID19and Influenza (where mandated)is a mandatory requirement for this role.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian Employee Working with Childrens Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.
Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
Communications Coordinator
