Description

Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

Reporting to the Head of Communications Sydney, the Internal Communications Adviser supports the delivery of communications that keep our people informed, connected and engaged. This is a hands-on role in a small team, focused on creating practical, engaging content that brings our mission and 2030 Strategy to life. You will contribute to internal campaigns, support events, and maintain our digital channels including the intranet, website and internal social media channels.

This is an exciting new permanent full-time position based at St Vincent’s Public Hospital in Darlinghurst, on a hybrid working arrangement.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Prepare engaging internal written material that aligns with our mission, vision, values and strategy

• Plan and support the delivery of internal events, award programs, and engagement initiatives across St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney that help connect and engage our people

• Design digital and printed resources such as brochures and posters, aligned to the St Vincent’s brand

• Film and photograph hospital events, along with editing and publishing to bring them to life

• Manage day-to-day intranet content, including publishing updates, maintaining pages and supporting teams to share timely and accurate information

Things that work for us:

• Demonstrated experience supporting internal communications in a busy environment

• Excellent writing skills - able to produce clear, engaging content and adapt tone for different internal audiences

• A proactive, can-do approach - comfortable working at pace and rolling up your sleeves to get things done

• Experience developing and contributing to communications plans, with a focus on delivery and execution

• Practical skills in video and photography - able to film, edit and produce engaging content end-to-end

• Experience creating visual assets such as internal brochures, posters and design documents using tools like Canva

• Familiarity with SharePoint intranets and Viva Engage is desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Media or a related field

Things that work for you:

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

• A supportive, collaborative team that values diversity

• Competitive salary packaging options

• Discounted private health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

At St Vincent’s we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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