• Communications Advisor, Part time 0.6 EFT Max Term Dec 2025 Hawthorn
• Collaborative, highly supported team within purpose-driven organisation
• Not-for-profit, with salary packaging benefits & hybrid work options

About Us

Access Health and Community, with a 150-year legacy of compassionate care, is on a mission to build healthier lives together. Our team of over 400 dedicated employees and 200 volunteers, works across 18 locations.

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming merger with Inspiro, a trusted partner in community health. Inspiro, with a skilled team of 100, provides accessible, inclusive, and high-quality care in the Yarra Ranges.

This merger strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional care and opens new opportunities for our team and our communities.

The Opportunity

Use your expertise and passion for communication and marketing to help improve the lives of our communities.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Advisor will be responsible for developing accurate, timely and engaging communications plans, strategies and materials for a range of internal and external channels and audiences. 

The maximum-term part-time position is 22.8 hours per week to December 2025. The role is based in Hawthorn with flexible and hybrid work options available.   

The hourly rate is $45.18 ($89,275.68 p/a pro rata), plus 11.5% superannuation along with generous salary packaging opportunities that reduce tax payable on income.

Multiple communications opportunities are available. Visit accesshc.org.au/careers for details.

What you will be doing: Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective marketing and communications strategies
• Research, write and deliver communications for a range of different audiences and channels
• Engage with colleagues and communities to find and share stories and content to inspire and motivate
• Keep our website, social media, intranet and other platforms up to date with accurate and timely information.

What you will bring: Key Selection Criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create, write, edit and proof content for a range of audiences and channels
• Demonstrated organisational capabilities and attention to detail with strong time management skills
• A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with a range of people
• High level of knowledge and experience using information systems, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Wordpress, Campaign Monitor and social media platforms.

Attributes

• A genuine desire to work for an organisation that makes a difference
• An ability to work sensitively with people of diverse cultures, abilities, ages, sexualities and gender identities
• Effective time management and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.

Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities that reduce tax payable on income(up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits.

Apply Now

Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: accesshc.org.au/careers.

Please email, [email protected] if you would like further information about the role, using the subject line: Communications Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may appoint the role before the end of the close date.

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices.