Communications Specialist

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An exciting opportunity for a Communications Specialist looking to make their mark!

Summary about this job

Marketing Communications

Company: The Hospital Research Foundation

Location: Adelaide

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-8-5488-7803

Fax: +61-7-5864-5897

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Detail information about job Communications Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Permanent Full Time position - with salary packaging options
  • Flexible, family friendly environment
  • Convenient location with free onsite parking
  • Flexible, family-friendly environment
  • Permanent, Full Time – with salary packaging available
  • Convenient location with free onsite car parking

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to join the Communications team in the role of Communications Specialist.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Communications, this full-time position will develop and execute effective communications strategies for The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF) and its charitable affiliates. This role manages content for the organisation, working across the Fundraising team to effectively deliver stories that validate THRF’s donors and supports the organisation’s income objectives and strategic plan.

We will value your ability to develop strategic relationships, deliver high-level content across a variety of platforms and develop and execute innovative PR plans to build brand awareness.

Your ability to take initiative and assist senior management in the implementation of short and long term tactics and strategic communications plans is essential for this role.

At THRF we pride ourselves on offering flexible, family-friendly work arrangements for staff. Our culture strongly encourages innovation and teamwork.

THRF has a number of charitable affiliates, providing donors with an opportunity to support a specific area of research or patient care. As our Communications Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of communications and PR activities for all our charitable affiliates;

  • Australian Breast Cancer Research
  • Australian Heart Research
  • Australian Prostate Cancer
  • Kidney, Transplant & Diabetes Research Australia
  • The Centre for Creative Health
  • Cure for Stroke Australia
  • BiomeBank

About The Hospital Research Foundation...

THRF supports people in hospitals across South Australia through vital health and medical research and improved patient care.

Research supported by THRF is translational in nature and benefits the local community as well as those on a national and global scale.

THRF has been supporting The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research for almost 50 years. More recently, THRF has expanded its support to the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospital.

Skills, experience and attributes required for this role:

  • Qualifications in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations
  • Minimum of four years’ experience in a communications or public relations role
  • Outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation and externally
  • Proven ability to work with local and national media outlets and deliver proactive media outcomes
  • Experience in leading the implementation of innovative communications and PR strategies
  • Experience in, or an interest in, the health industry (desirable)
  • Experience in and/or knowledge of the ethos of the not for profit industry (desirable)

How to apply....

Please review the Position Description and include your resume and cover letter giving us a brief overview of your previous relevant experience and what interests you particularly about this role. Please also enter as much of your Recent Work and Education History on the application in the space provided.

If you possess the highest standards of professionalism, are driven by achievement and are passionate about connecting with people to deliver life-changing outcomes we would like to hear from you!

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