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Communications Officer, Communications and Engagement - Cairns
Cairns
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You are invited to join a dynamic team within the Communications and Engagement Services as a Communications Officer. In this role you will bring strong written and verbal communication skills which will enable you to build a solid understanding of the workings of communication that will enable you to build positive relationships with your team members and clients. You will use your organisational and interpersonal skills to provide administrative and communications support in a range of community and engagement activities.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH692457 |
| Closing date | 29-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Heather Robertson |
| Contact details | 07 4226 3220 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Communications and Engagement team is small dynamic team that provides communications, engagement and events support to the Chief Executive and business units across the health service.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Have efficient multi-tasking skills and a good ability to consistently priortise tasks.
- Provide administrative support, including multiple inbox and diary management, to the Director and team as well as other tasks as required.
- Work in partnership with other areas of the health service to achieve corporate communication objectives and consistency of messaging.
- Undertake internal communications activities including staff bulletins and producing staff newsletters.
This position may, at a future stage and subject to consultation, be rostered for selected on-call hours, including after hours, weekends and public holidays.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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