Specialist Officer Public Relations and Communications
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us
Brisbane North PHN is committed to improving health outcomes through strong partnerships and innovative primary health care solutions. Were an organisation that values Integrity Diversity Courage Collaboration and Impact and were looking for someone who shares those values.
Description
The Opportunity
Were seeking a talented Public Relations and Communications Specialist to help raise the profile of Brisbane North PHN and strengthen our engagement with government media and key health stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement PR strategies to build the PHNs profile in primary healthcare.
- Coordinate media liaison communications and government engagement activities.
- Write and edit high-quality content for publications media releases website grants and digital channels (including social media).
- Provide PR advice and communications support to internal teams and senior leaders.
- Record monitor and report on PR activities for internal and external stakeholders.
Skills And Experiences
About You
Youre an experienced communications professional with strong writing PR and stakeholder engagement skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on delivery.
To succeed youll bring:
- Degree qualifications in communications journalism PR or related field (or equivalent skills and experience).
- Minimum 2 years experience in PR and communications.
- Strong media liaison political engagement and digital communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality content across multiple platforms.
- Experience in communications planning and campaign delivery.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience in the not-for-profit or healthcare sector.
- Skills in eDM CMS and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop InDesign).
Why join us
When you become part of our team youll enjoy a workplace that values people and purpose. We offer:
- Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference to community health
- Positive and inclusive workplace culture with exposure to diverse initiatives and programs
- Flexibility that works for you a hybrid role to support work-life-balance
- Salary packaging benefits including generous NFP tax-free allowances
- Annual professional development funding to support your career growth and development
- Modern office northside of Brisbane
- Five weeks of annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- Collaborative and social team environment with great kitchen and breakout facilities
- Convenient location close to cafes shops and public transport
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
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Applications will be reviewed as received and we may close the advertisement prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Brisbane North PHN is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people with disability and those with lived experience of mental illness.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Typing
- Public Relations
- Video Editing
- Interviewing
- Media Relations
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Social Media Management
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Blogging
- Writing Skills
