Media and Social Media Advisor

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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About the Role

Join Monash Health’s high-performing Communication and Engagement team as a Media and Social Media Advisor, and play a key role in shaping how one of Australia’s leading health services shows up in the public eye. 

In this dynamic role, you’ll help enhance and protect Monash Health’s reputation by identifying compelling stories, securing positive media coverage across local, state and national outlets, and bringing those stories to life across our owned channels. Reporting to the Senior Media Manager, you will coordinate media opportunities across our campuses from end to end. This includes pitching stories, managing enquiries, and ensuring spokespeople are well prepared and confident when engaging with journalists. 

You will also support and grow our social media presence by creating and delivering high-quality, accessible and engaging content that connects with our audiences and reflects the scale and impact of our work. As part of a rotating team, you will contribute to the 24/7 Monash Health Media Line, providing timely, professional advice and support to internal and external stakeholders. Working within an integrated Communications team, you will also contribute across a broad mix of areas, including web, digital and multimedia, brand, change and internal communications. This is a varied, fast-paced role with real impact. 

About You:

• Degree in Journalism, Media, Communications, Public Relations, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Over 2 years’ experience in Public Relations, Media, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Working with Children Check

Technical skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience in a communications role that was predominantly focused on public relations, media, social media and/or issues management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write and edit for a variety of mediums, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of social media and how to deliver excellence on different platforms.
• Proven ability to film, edit and produce video content. This includes graphics, subtitles and short-form copy.
• Ability to compose, take and edit quality photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to absorb complex information and re-present it simply.
• Demonstrated ability to identify key points appropriate for different audiences and emphasise those effectively. 

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.