Communications Assistant - Start Immediately

COORDINARE is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Communications Assistant to join our team and report to the Senior Manager, Communications.

If you would like to: 

• Contribute to the creation of one coordinated regional health system for our community
• Live local, work local in a hybrid work environment – Wollongong or Nowra
• Part-time position (3 days per week) for 12 months with possible extension (maternity leave cover)
• Competitive salary and generous NFP packaging benefits

About us

COORDINARE is the Primary Health Network (PHN) for South Eastern NSW. We work with government, non-profit, healthcare providers, service partners and communities to coordinate local health services and support those at risk of poor health outcomes.

We envision one coordinated regional health system that provides exceptional care, promotes healthy choices, and supports resilient communities.

Purpose for this role: 

• The Communications Assistant will work collaboratively with the Communications Team to support communication activities which engage key stakeholders, in particular general practitioners, and health consumers, with the purpose and activities of COORDINARE.
• The role will assist with the coordination of content, editing, publication and distribution of stakeholder publications such as newsletters, social media and support the development of other publications such as brochures, factsheets, and reports. It will also assist with coordination of artwork and reporting monthly on key communication activities including social media, website, and newsletter engagement. 

What skills and experience are required to be successful in this role?

•  Well developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders including internal staff and external suppliers. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise initiative, meet tight deadlines and work within budget constraints.
• Demonstrated skills in a range of desktop publishing and MS office software applications and knowledge of existing and emerging digital technologies, design principles and design software.

How to apply: 

If you are looking for an opportunity to join our dynamic organisation with excellent benefits and to use your health sector experience to benefit the community, please complete your application by providing:

• a cover letter addressing the selection criteria as listed in the position description.
• a copy of your resume.

Please download the Position Description for a full outline of the key accountabilities for this role from our website at www.coordinare.org.au

Completed applications should be forwarded to [email protected]

For further information about this opportunity please contact the Senior Manager, Communications on 0402 080 165.

Applications will close at 5:00 pm on 7 June 2024.

COORDINARE is an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We support Hybrid Working, so it is expected on average 40% of your work time should be spent at a COORDINARE location to achieve the exemplary depth of relationships, connection, and collaboration as desired.

 Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia, be willing to complete a Criminal Record Check and, due to our purpose and nature of our work, must be able to demonstrate up to date COVID 19 vaccination status or medical exemption.