Step into a role where your strategic thinking and media instincts genuinely shape how our hospitals connect with the community. As a Senior Media Officer, you’ll be the trusted voice behind some of the region’s most important health stories — turning complex clinical work into clear, engaging communication that informs, reassures, and inspires. You’ll lead proactive media campaigns, manage high‑profile issues with confidence, and work closely with executives, clinicians, and community partners to elevate the reputation of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. This is a chance to make your mark in a purpose‑driven environment where your work has real impact on public understanding & community wellbeing.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The Senior Media Officer position sits within the Communications and Engagement Team and leads the media, PR and issues management for Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS).
• The Senior Media Officer provides advice and support to the Director Communications and Engagement, WBHHS Executive and WBHH Board on strategic communications activities.
• The position is responsible for maintaining and implementing a multimedia content strategy to effectively support the delivery of the WBHHS Strategic Plan.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $148,322 p.a., comprising salary between $121,360 - $129,998 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO6) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2512WB672751

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast  

Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to Fraser Island, incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2512WB672751 RD (PDF)