
Communications Officer - Content Editor
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
Posted 16 days ago
Tell stories that make a difference.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service is seeking a talented Content Editor to join our Communications Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer who is passionate about creating engaging content and sharing stories that highlight positive community impact.
About the Role
You will develop, write and edit content across a range of platforms, including publications, websites, newsletters, speeches and executive communications. Working closely with staff, clients and stakeholders, you will help bring Derbarl’s stories to life while ensuring a consistent and professional brand voice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Researching and developing compelling stories and community-focused content.
- Writing and editing content for digital and print channels.
- Copywriting for high-level organisational communications.
- Drafting speeches, media content and executive communications.
- Supporting the production of publications, including Annual Reports and newsletters.
- Managing and updating website content.
About You
You will have:
- Qualifications (or be working towards qualifications) in journalism, communications, marketing or a related field.
- Strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills.
- Experience creating engaging content for multiple audiences and platforms.
- Knowledge of web content management systems.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- An understanding of, or genuine interest in, Aboriginal culture, stories and lived experiences.
Desirable:
- 2-3 years' experience in a copywriting, communications or content role.
- Experience working within the health sector.
- Skills in Adobe InDesign and Creative Suite applications.
Join us and help share the stories, achievements and impact of one of Western Australia's leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
A copy of the full Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services Team on 18•• ••• 888 or ••••@dyhs.org.au
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, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants 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.
About Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
Princess Margaret Hospital held monthly clinics at the Aboriginal Advancement Council to provide immunisations and paediatric medical treatment. Princess Margaret Hospital supported the service as they recognised that our young Koolunga needed more follow up care. The monthly clinics increased from monthly to fortnightly and then weekly. Doctors and nurses from Princess Margaret Hospital also visited Allawah Grove Noongar Camp on the fringes of the metro area.
From this initial activity the seed was thus planted recognising that more health and medical support was desperately needed for all Aboriginal people not just the young. Princess Margaret Hospital should be recognised and acknowledged for the services they provided to Aboriginal families in the late 60's - early 70s.
The seed that was planted grew within the Noongar community and as a priority the next phase of the journey began. The word spread to the Noongar people and they formed the New Era Aboriginal Fellowship (NEAF) Committee - this Committee was inspirational in lobbying for contributions and community support to allow an independent, dedicated facility to be established where extended health care could be provided to those in need.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.