The position will assist in the development and execution of internal and external communication and engagement strategies that support and advance the Human Resource agenda and initiatives for the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Job details

The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Communications Support Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will

• Provide support in the development, implementation and evaluation of communication and engagement strategies
• Assist in the provision of communications and engagement advice
• Draft content to meet online publishing objectives
• Maintain a contemporary, industry knowledge of online and digital content development practices

About you
To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part time (up to six months with the possibility of extension, 45.6 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $45.81 - $50.46 per hour

About Us

The Organisational Capability service leads initiatives and programs which support Gold Coast achieve the Workforce Strategy. Encompassing a wide range of specialties including culture, strategy and engagement, diversity and inclusion, strategic workforce planning, learning and capability development, the team researches best practice workforce strategies and ensures localised frameworks and capability uplift programs are available for leaders to maximise our workforce contributions to the strategic goals of Gold Coast Health.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 5 June 2025 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC638822

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

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

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• GC638822 - RD (PDF, 324KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants