Develop engaging content, and shape communication strategies that support initiatives across our paediatric health services.

Contribute to an organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families across WA.

Vacancy Reference No. 736930

This is a Permanent Full Time Position

Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months)

About the Role

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to lead the development, delivery and evaluation of internal and external communications strategies that inform, engage and support our workforce, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.

As Communications Coordinator, join a team of passionate professionals and work closely with executive leaders, clinical teams, and external stakeholders to develop and implement effective communication strategies, campaigns, and resources.

You will play a key role in strengthening staff engagement, supporting organisational priorities, and enhancing community awareness of our services and initiatives across CAHS, Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology, Child and Adolescent Community Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

This is a diverse and hands-on role that combines corporate and strategic communications planning with stakeholder engagement, written and digital content creation, branding, events, and occasional media support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic communications advice and support to the CAHS Executive and business areas.
• Leading the development of key organisational communications, publications, and strategic documents.
• Coordinating the production of high-quality communication materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to branding guidelines.
• Managing internal communication channels, including staff newsletters, email communications, and promotional materials.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of internal and external events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Developing marketing and promotional resources and liaising with external agencies where required.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders across government, healthcare, and community sectors.

If you are an experienced communications professional with strong corporate and strategic communications and stakeholder engagement capabilities and possess the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within competing deadlines, we encourage you to apply.

Experience working within the health, government, or public sector is of benefit, but not required.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

For your written application please provide the following:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 2 - 3 pages. (View the applicant information package and Job Description Form (JDF) attached for more information, including the selection criteria). (Please note that examples of how you have applied your skills, knowledge and experience help to demonstrate that you have met the selection criteria).
• A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.
• Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Within the application system you will also be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response.  The question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words for your response. 

1. Describe a communications project, campaign, or initiative that you have led from planning through to implementation and evaluation.

In your response, outline:

• The stakeholders you engaged with and how you managed competing priorities or perspectives.
• The communication channels, tools, or products you used.
• The outcomes achieved, including any consumer and/or organisational impact.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Heide Newton, Acting Corporate Communications Manager  via 08 6456 8482 or heide.newton@health.wa.gov.au  with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.