The Role:
The Communications and Community Engagement Officer manages the media, communication and community awareness and engagement activities for DonateLife Tasmania and contributes to the national DonateLife Communications and Engagement strategy through responsibilities held in the national DonateLife Communications team.
- Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and represent the DonateLife Agency on communications matters.
- Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads, manage a variety of tasks at the same time and complete work activities within tight time frames.
- Knowledge and experience working in health-related media and communications area.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
DonateLife Tasmania is a part of the national network of DonateLife agencies across Australia, and works within the national program lead by the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA). DonateLife Tasmania coordinates all organ and tissue donation services across the state with medical and nursing specialists providing professional donation services within hospitals advocating for best practice to increase donation rates. Our services include; care and support of donor families, educating health professionals about donation and raising awareness about organ and tissue donation in the community.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, from as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:
$79,529 to $91,517 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Allowances:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Susan Towns
Nursing Director - Organ and Tissue Donation
Phone number: (03) 6270 2209
Email address: susan.towns@ths.tas.gov.au
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