Senior Advisor - Marketing & Communications
Senior Communication & Marketing Advisor (Western Health Foundation)
- Location: Footscray
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: Grade 4 classification
About the role
This interesting and important position will be responsible for achieving impact and growth of the Foundation through strong and comprehensive, innovative and engaging marketing and communications across the Foundation. The individual will bring insightful marketing and communications experience as well as a creative, engaging and innovation-oriented mindset.
Western Health Foundation raises funds for Western Health to support the health services and this role is a key new focus to raise funds. The Foundation is fortunate to have significant support of the community and the health service staff. The Foundation will move to the new Footscray Hospital which will further provide opportunities for growth and interesting communication and marketing opportunities.
Key responsibilities:
The position will be expected to:
- Keep processes running smoothly while also making room for improvement and innovation
- Keep general Foundation communications running including website updates, newsletters and social media for the Foundation
- Support the communications for four events and 2 appeals yearly
- Be contact point to Public Affairs for the Foundation
- Be self-directed and able to work independently to run programs and projects, while also collaborating effectively and working in partnership with team members and other stakeholder
About you:
The successful applicant will need to have:
- At least 4 years' experience in marketing and communications
- Experience in a similar role in fundraising, foundation or related area
- A demonstrated capacity to build the influence and impact of an organization by developing and managing effective communications
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including compelling fundraising communications methods and language
- Experience in planning and delivering activities and multi-channel campaigns to achieve set objectives, and an understanding of contemporary communications strategies (e.g. social media and EDM
- A professional attitude and strong team focus
- Well-developed organisational skills
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about delivering high quality marketing and communications for our foundation, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 July 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Sharon Read via Sharon.Read@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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