Communications Advisor

Royal Children's Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Work from home 2 days

On-site parking Parkville

Job summary

Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Communications Advisor to craft engaging content, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive both internal and external campaigns. This permanent, full-time role operates in a fast-paced health environment with on-call media duties and support for major initiatives like the Good Friday Appeal.

You will join a small, dynamic Communications team and contribute to high-impact projects across the hospital, parkland views, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering multiple strategic communications campaigns in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting and managing internal and external communications initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing media enquiries and building productive relationships with media stakeholders.
• Strong judgement, initiative and relationship-management skills, with a collaborative approach and focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications initiatives for various campaigns.
• Provide high-level customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle media requests, including being a part of a weekly on-call media roster.
• Support key initiatives like the Good Friday Appeal.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Media liaison

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Join a high-performing team at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), where we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of children. The role is a permanent, full time, 80hrs per fortnight (incl ADO) position.

Our Communications team is small but dynamic, offering a collaborative and innovative environment. We are looking for an experienced Communications Advisor to create engaging content, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and deliver impactful internal and external communications campaigns. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes initiative and can confidently manage competing priorities.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 4, Level 1 to Grade 4, Level 5, AO41 – AO45, (FTE base salary $87,003.80 - $96,181.28 per annum, plus superannuation, plus salary packaging).

What you’ll achieve in this role:

• Develop and implement strategic communications initiatives for various campaigns
• Provide high-level customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Handle media requests, including being a part of a weekly on-call media roster
• Support key initiatives like the Good Friday Appeal.

What experience you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering multiple strategic communications campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in supporting and managing internal and external communications initiatives
• Demonstrated experience managing media enquiries and building productive relationships with media stakeholders
• Strong judgement, initiative and relationship-management skills, with a collaborative approach and focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant industry experience is essential (2–3 years)
• Experience producing print and digital content
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Demonstrated ability to find interesting stories and generate engaging content
• Proven success in the development, implementation and evaluation of internal communications and change management strategies
• Experience in managing events.

• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful communications projects in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Be part of a dedicated and high‑performing team making a difference to children, their families, and the wider health sector
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, contributing to impactful health communications
• Supportive and collaborative team culture focusing on improvement, growth, and development.
• We offer Salary Packaging
• Work two days from home, three in the Parkville office
• Take advantage of discounted on-site car parking.

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases” procedure.

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?