Communications Officer

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 30 June 2026.

What is our Communications Officer role?As part of the Corporate Communications team, the Communications Officer supports internal and external communications programs across the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), its hospitals and services. This role reports to the Corporate Communications Manager. The Corporate Communications team manages external and internal communication for staff, patients, the general public, and other stakeholders, on behalf of sites and services across NMHS. While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values:

Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values. What We OfferNMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

Generous salary packaging to increase take-home payProfessional and career development opportunitiesDiverse and inclusive cultureWant to know more about this role?For queries on the role please contact Melissa Bramley on 08 6457 3259. Area profileNorth Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides high quality health care across a range of areas and comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0. 9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit: http: //www. nmahs. health. wa. gov. au/.

We think you’ll like it hereOur employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say. Ready to join our team?Applicants are required to apply online www. jobs. wa. gov. au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

A cover letter that includes how you meet the essential selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF). A detailed resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position. References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. Eligibility to apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. As we engage staff in positions of trust and responsibility, our policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.

We may ask referees to comment on their integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant, but will be considered as part of the appointment process. We fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, innovation and care to apply for this role.

We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs. talent@health. wa. gov. au. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:

00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application.