Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

We value the lived experience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we encourage you to apply. We understand that cultural knowledge is a strength in this role and will support you in bringing your full self to the workplace

About the role

Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to promote and provide professional communications and engagement services including communications, media relations, events, marketing, community and stakeholder engagement to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team (A&TSILT).

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Lead and support the coordination of events under the A&TSILT Cultural Events across MNH
• Contribute to and support the delivery of consistent communications messages in strategic communication, media, marketing and community and stakeholder engagement activities for the A&TILT, adhering to relevant policies, standards and legislative requirements, and providing feedback on recommendations for improvements to line manager.
• Contribute to the identification of communication risks, escalate to the appropriate senior officers and assist in the development of appropriate risk management strategies.
• Design, develop and produce meaningful, cost effective and appropriately branded communications and engagement materials.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED