Seize the opportunity to help shape IPC's goals and vision through outstanding communication and leadership. Be an influencer and create a meaningful impact in the West!

• 1 FTE Fulltime Permanent opportunity (4 days per week would be considered) + Grade 6 (above Award) classification under the Health and Allied Services Award at $68.00 to $72.42 per hour depending on skills and experience or $134,368 to $143,101 pa (pro rata for part time) plus 11.5% super + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Located across all of IPC Campuses in the Western suburbs including WFH option

We are One Team IPC Health, we are passionate, creative and we make a difference.

We deliver innovative high-quality services that are client centred, collaborative, coordinated and demonstrate value through measured impact. We are a not-for-profit community health service committed to working with the rapidly growing areas of Melbourne’s middle and outer West, where population will grow by 400,000 in the coming 15 years. By year 2035, we anticipate that the total population served will be approximately 1.2 million.

The Opportunity

We’re searching a for a talented and professional Communications and Marketing Manager to join the IPC Health communications and marketing team.

Reporting to the General Manager People, Governance and Community, this is an ongoing fulltime opportunity. Classified under the Victorian Stand-Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 as an Administrative/Management Officer Grade 6 (above Award), this role is offering $68.00-$72.42 per hour or $134,368 to $143,101 pa (pro rata for 4 days per week part- time) plus 11.5% super and salary packaging benefits.

You will make a difference by:

• Leading the development and implementation of organisation wide
  Communication and Marketing strategies and deliverables that enhance IPC Health’s brand identity and reputation as a community health service.
• Providing leadership, vision and development to a team of communications and marketing professionals.
• Development of key strategies and frameworks and overseeing the execution of deliverables.
• Building strong relationships with the broader leadership team, understanding organizational objectives, and identifying communications and marketing opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice and solutions on communication, including campaigns, crisis communication and issues
• Overseeing quality outputs through all communications and marketing tools and managing and enhancing the website and intranet
• Increase the effectiveness of IPC Health’s online presence through relevant social media and digital communication plans and initiatives
• Building productive relationships with external stakeholders, including Local Members of Parliament, Ministers Advisors and the media.
• Preparation of annual budgets with ongoing responsibility to monitor and manage spend aligned with approved budgets.

To succeed you will need:

• At least 5 years experience in a similar leadership role within a complex environment (not for profit, or health is desirable)
• Demonstrated business and political acumen that positions you as a
  trusted advisor and subject matter expert in communications and
  marketing
• Experience setting clear measurable goals and objectives of communication activities linking into business metrics, brand awareness and risk mitigation
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including senior managers, media, political representatives and internal teams
• Experience managing political and reputational opportunities and risks through the effective use of communication
• The ability to influence and lead with presence
• Exceptional written skills
• Experience managing communication platforms such as intranets and websites

Why work with us?

• Access to options to flex your work and life commitments through our Flexing with IPC Health program.
• Generous salary packaging and paid parental leave benefits.
• Award winning supportive organisation that values growth through our professional development and innovation framework.
• Access to Accrued Days Off to enjoy long weekends and greater work life balance.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Free onsite car parking.

What next?

If you are passionate, creative and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. All you need to do is visit our careers page, read the role’s Success Profile, submit your resume and cover letter.

To find out more about the role, please contact [email protected] or Jana Vihm, General Manager People, Governance and Community on email [email protected] using the subject line: Communications and Marketing Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment for all and welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and the LGBTI communities to apply for our job opportunities.

If you require a reasonable workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process please email [email protected] with your request. Reasonable workplace adjustments are changes that are necessary and achievable to enable a person to efficiently perform their role to the best of their abilities. A reasonable workplace adjustment can be requested at any time in the recruitment process or as a part of employment with IPC Health.

Success Profile