Media, Marketing And Communications Officer

Description:

• One of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare
• We’re engaging with Aboriginal health issues
• Competitive salary of $103,826 - $116,069 per annum and 11.5% superannuation

Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger.

Join our team at Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (MHAC) as our Media, Marketing, and Communications Officer (MMCO), where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and sharing our story! Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be at the heart of our communications strategy, overseeing media relations, branding, marketing, and social media, all while ensuring our messages align with our values and vision. Your creativity will shine as you develop engaging content for our website, social media, and publications, while managing media interactions and supporting key organisational priorities like health promotion and recruitment. You’ll be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively to make a positive impact in our community. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful, culturally sensitive content and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Successful applicants will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual salary of $103,826 - $116,069 per annum and 11% superannuation
• Ability to salary package up to $15,900 per annum plus a further $2,650 per annum on Meals and Entertainment
• Darwin City or Nhulunbuy based
• 6 weeks annual leave (if Nhulunbuy-based) or 5 weeks annual leave (if Darwin-based) + 17.5% leave loading
• 12 Days Personal and 5 Days Compassionate Leave
• Professional development and study leave
• Study Assistance of up to $1,800

About Miwatj

Miwatj Health is an independent Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service. Established in 1992, we’re committed to securing quality health care services across the East Arnhem and enabling Yolŋu powered community health and wellbeing. Miwatj provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care to over 6,000 remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents across 3 East Arnhem wards. With a Head Office in Nhulunbuy, Miwatj also manages a Corporate Office in Darwin, 7 fixed clinics across the East Arnhem region.

Essential Requirements

We’re looking for someone who is committed to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination, with a solid understanding of the challenges faced by Yolngu people in remote settings. The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in media, communications, journalism, marketing, or digital marketing, along with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. You should be skilled in clear and effective communication, both written and oral, and able to convey complex information simply. A background in graphic design and/or desktop publishing, along with project management experience and the ability to handle sensitive information independently, is essential. Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills will also be key in this role.

Vaccination & Immunity Screening

Miwatj Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all workers and users of its healthcare centres. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures, we mandate that all staff abide by our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy (to be supplied to all successful candidates).

For more information regarding the Vaccination & Immunity Screening requirements, please contact recruitment@miwatj.com.au

Please address your application in accordance with the attached Job Description and Essential Selection Criteria. For more information, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruitment@miwatj.com.au

For more detailed Selection Criteria and to Apply, please click to view the full Job Description at https://miwatj.jobs.subscribe-hr.com/jobs/488-darwin-media-marketing-and-communications-officer

Application close date: 30 March 2025