Senior Communications Advisor
- Location: Braybrook/Footscray
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time
- Salary: Grade 4 Level 1 to Level 5 (HS4 to HS29) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Reporting to the Change and Communications Manager, the Senior Communications Advisor, will be responsible for developing, co-ordinating and implementing communication and engagement strategies, plans and materials relating to Digital Health projects at Western Health.
The candidate will be an experienced senior communications professional, ideally with more than three years’ experience in senior communications roles, with a proven ability to conceive, develop and implement effective communication plans on complex issues.
Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, the candidate will have proven interpersonal skills and work positively and effectively in a team, sharing the load with all team members and occasionally support general tasks.
Key responsibilities:
- Initiating, developing and implementing communication strategies and plans
- Developing and supporting the production of innovative communication materials
- Ensuring consistent communication is provided by the Digital Health Team
- Report preparation
- Stakeholder engagement
About you:
- You are an experienced Communications specialist - able to develop and implement strategies as well as roll up your sleeves and develp the copy and/or other collateral.
- Innovation and problem solving are two of your major strengths.
- You enjoy working in a dynamic enviornment within a cross functional team.
- You're always keen to learn something new and to share your learnings.
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 communication, innovation and health care, 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 12 December 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Denise Mitnaul via Denise.Mitnaul@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.