About the Organisation

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.

About the Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate. Other entitlements include:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Study leaves
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 days of personal leave per year
• NAIDOC Day holiday
• Personalized professional development opportunities

About the Position

Are you passionate about creativity, storytelling, and making a real impact? Join our team at Derbarl Yerrigan as a Communications Officer, where your work will directly support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Western Australia.

In this role, you will assist the Graphics and Social Media Coordinator with managing day-to-day social media content, capturing photography and videography at events, designing promotional material, and contributing to broader communications strategies. You'll help bring our mission and community stories to life through engaging, culturally respectful and visually compelling media.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop your skills in your area of creative strength—whether it's photography and video, illustration, social media management, or graphic design. There’s room to make this position your own, bringing your ideas and creative energy to the table while aligning with our organisational goals. Whether you're studying, newly graduated, or looking to expand your portfolio, you'll have the chance to design meaningful creatives that promote health education and positive outcomes in Aboriginal communities.

Use your creativity for a cause—contribute to health equity and Indigenous-led healthcare solutions while developing a rewarding and impactful career.

Key Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work in conjunction with Graphics and Social Media Coordinator on a social media content & strategy ensuring posts are culturally safe and attractive to the Aboriginal audience.
• Provide design support to the Graphics and Social Media Coordinator on print and digital projects.
• Attend official and community events as Photographer and manage the Derbarl photo database.
• Using creative solutions to work with Derbarl’s Clinical Service teams to create supporting materials
• Engaging with various communication channels and ensuring messaging; print, signage & web content is up-to-date

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification or working towards it in graphic design or equivalent.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of design software packages including Adobe Creative suite (Adobe, Illustrator and InDesign) and MS Office suite of products.
• Working knowledge of web-based content management systems.
• Working knowledge of photography and related equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills – able to communicate with clients and external visitors, managers and staff at all levels and present a professional image.

Desirable:

• Work experience in a social media/graphic design role.
• Illustration skills with an ability to be creative & innovative.
• Experience in videography and video content creation.
• Strong writing & proofreading skills.

Requirements:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pursuant to Section 50D of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act (Essential).
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance.
• Valid Drivers’ License and willingness to travel as required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

A copy of the Job Description can be obtained by contacting the People Services Team on 1800 311 888 or [email protected]

How to Apply: Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

• Current Resume including current contact details; and
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Institution embracing diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and welcome applications from all backgrounds. DYHS promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Corporation reserves the right to contact current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview. DYHS reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applications for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.