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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Media and Communications, Kaurna Land, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – ASO5, $85,790.00 to $95,413.00+ 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Ongoing Permanent

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Manage and deliver corporate communication activity that strengthens staff engagement and enhances the Women’s and Children’s Health Network reputation. Develop and implement communication plans, provide expert advice to internal stakeholders and support internal and external communication activities.

Key duties of the role

• Develop and implement communication strategies that promote the role and services of the Health Network
• Create and deliver clear, engaging content for newsletters, online platforms and social media channels
• Provide professional communication advice and support to internal stakeholders and programs
• Build positive relationships that strengthen staff engagement and organisational pride
• Support corporate events and initiatives that enhance the Network’s public profile

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in corporate communications, public relations or media environments
• Proven ability to develop and implement communication plans and associated materials
• High-level writing skills with experience producing clear, accurate messaging
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines

Enquiries can be directed to:

Kara Adams – Senior Media and Communications Advisor, 8161 8446 or Kara.Adams2@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO5 - Communications Advisor - Media & Communications - Role Description.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 17 December 2025 – 11:55pm