About Us

Access Health and Community, with a 150-year legacy of compassionate care, is on a mission to build healthier lives together. Our team of over 400 dedicated employees and 200 volunteers, works across 18 locations. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming merger with Inspiro, a trusted partner in community health. Inspiro, with a skilled team of 100, provides accessible, inclusive, and high-quality care in the Yarra Ranges. This merger strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional care and opens new opportunities for our team and our communities.

The Opportunity

Use your expertise and passion for communication and marketing to help improve the lives of our communities.

Reporting to the Communications and Marketing Manager, the Marketing and Communications Advisor will support the activities of Access Health and Community by enhancing brand awareness, promoting growth initiatives and engaging with staff, clients and community through impactful internal and external communications and marketing.

The role is based in Hawthorn with flexible and hybrid work options available.

Between 22.8 and 30.2 hours per week are available as a maximum term part time position to May 2026 (parental leave cover).

The hourly rate is $45.18 ($89,275.68 p/a pro rata), plus 11.5% superannuation along with generous salary packaging opportunities that reduce tax payable on income. Multiple communications opportunities are available.

Visit accesshc.org.au/careers for details.

What you will be doing Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective marketing and communications strategies
• Oversee the delivery of marketing campaigns in collaboration with marketing agencies
• Research, write and deliver communications for a range of different audiences and channels
• Keep our website, social media, intranet and other platforms up to date with accurate and timely information

What you will bring

Key Selection Criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create, write, edit and proof content for a range of audiences and channels
• Demonstrated organisational capabilities and attention to detail with strong time management skills
• A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with a range of people
• High level of knowledge and experience using information systems, including Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Wordpress, Campaign Monitor and social media platforms.

Attributes

• A genuine desire to work for an organisation that makes a difference
• An ability to work sensitively with people of diverse cultures, abilities, ages, sexualities and gender identities
• Effective time management and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities that reduce tax payable on income (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/

Please email, [email protected] if you would like further information about the role.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of the close date.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of the close date.

Applications close: Friday 2 May 2025.

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.

At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledge histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.