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Job details

Permanent Full Time position available!

GIVE US A CALL - The hiring manager Michael Hutchinson, 0414 684 047 would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more...The Senior Public Affairs Officer provides authoritative and strategic communications advice and is responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all aspects of communications including media and departmental liaison, internal communications, social media, issues management.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a professional working within Torres and Cape HHS, your role in enhancing both staff and patient experiences is invaluable.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $121,360.00 - $129,998.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
• Choose Cairns for your next career move 
• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
• Rich Indigenous Culture
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
• Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• TC616962_Role Description (PDF, 412KB)
  Role Description
  
  1 QH Applicant Kit (PDF, 917KB)
  Information Package for Applicants