Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategic Communication and Engagement Coordinator

Role type:Fixed term until June 2027 0.6 OR 0.8 FTE Shepperton or Wangaratta location
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School: Department of Rural Health
Salary: UoM 6.1 $100847 to $109163 p.a (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Strengthen rural healthcare / Lead impactful communication strategies / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders

• Lead strategic communication efforts and elevate rural sexual health initiatives across Victoria.

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.

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As the Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategic Communication and Engagement Coordinator you will play a pivotal role in enhancing CERSHs profile through strategic engagement communication and marketing efforts. You will lead campaigns that promote sexual health services engage with diverse stakeholders and support rural communities. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on healthcare accessibility and delivery in rural Victoria.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Strategic Communication and Engagement: Develop and implement communication strategies to promote CERSHs initiatives and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

• Manage Content and Media: Oversee CERSHs digital presence creating high-quality content for websites social media and promotional materials.

• Collaborate and Build Partnerships: Foster relationships with University staff government bodies and community organisations to maximise communication opportunities.

• Ensure Compliance and Quality: Adhere to University policies providing compliant advice and maintaining high standards in communication outputs.

You may be a great fit if:

You will excel in this role if you have strong strategic communication skills experience in tailoring content for diverse audiences and an understanding of sexual and reproductive health in rural Victoria.

You may also:

• Have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in a similar communications role.

• Be a strong writer and content creator adept at engaging diverse audiences across multiple channels.

• Possess high-level interpersonal skills capable of building relationships and handling sensitive information with sound judgement.

• Demonstrate knowledge of sexual and reproductive health issues in rural Victoria and contemporary health promotion practices.

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Teams and Zoom enhancing productivity and communication in hybrid work environments.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team The Department of Rural Health

The Department of Rural Health is a department within the Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne. The Department is based in Shepparton Ballarat Bendigo (in partnership with Monash University and La Trobe University) and Wangaratta and has associations with more than 40 smaller rural towns in Victoria.

The key purpose of the Department is to provide professional health education and research training in a rural context with an aim to increase the rural health workforce.

The Department works closely with the local community and healthcare partners to ensure that we remain relevant and connected. Our partnerships underpin our teaching and research. The Department of Rural Health is funded primarily by the Australian Government Department of Healths Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program. The aim of the RHMT program is to improve the recruitment and retention of health professionals in rural and remote Australia.

The Department also receives funding for the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH) from the Victorian Government Department of Health. In this role youll be at the forefront of improving sexual health services in rural Victoria. Based in Shepparton or Wangaratta youll be part of projects that build workforce capacity strengthen community action and enhance access to vital health services. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on public health outcomes while working with diverse communities across regional Victoria.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

Were committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance please contact Kim Groizard onor at (subject: Recruitment Adjustments). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

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Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is for all positions. If successful well guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you please apply with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries email Kate Vasconcelos at . Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 4th January at 11.55PM Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:JR-006841 Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategic Communication and Engagment Coordination (Accessibility Word Document)