This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:Pathways to better healthfor our North West communities.Job detailsPosition status: PermanentPosition type: Full-timeOccupational group: ManagementClassification: AO7Workplace Location: North West QldJob ad reference: QLD/MI631241Closing date: 29-Apr-2025Yearly salary: $136035 - $145990Job duration: PermanentContact person: Christine MannContact details: (07) 4764 1594Access the National Relay ServiceNorth West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)Unique locationsFriendly communitiesRegional, rural and remote $$$ incentivesPermanent full-time role available, 76 hours p.f.Working with usTax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.Affectionately known as the oasis of the outback,'' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!Eligible Mount Isa Residents may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares from Mount Isa to their eligible city. For further information, please click on: Discounted fares for residents | Qantas AUAbout the roleAs the Manager Public Relations, you will facilitate, lead and support the North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) in the pivotal role of ensuring consumer and carer participation and engagement is embedded within the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all NWHHS services, activities and initiatives.Promote and provide professional communications and engagement services including communications, media relations, events, marketing, community and stakeholder engagement to dedicated business areas, through the development and maintenance of effective and meaningful business partnerships aligned to and integrated with the NWHHS strategic objectives.Requirements:Whilst not mandatory a relevant tertiary qualification such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Media will be well regarded.Previous experience in community and staff engagement.Experience in a health-based environment would be desirable.Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.A period of probation may apply.Interested?Download the Role Description for further information and application/interview preparation.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Our vision is to be Queensland''s leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.We are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Manager - Public Relations