Title:  Mental Health and Wellbeing Media and Content Coordinator

Mental Health and Wellbeing Media and Content Coordinator

• Limited Term Part Time | 24hrs per week
• Statewide Services Communication Team | Work across Eastern Health Sites
• Social media, internal communication and traditional media

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

This position is within the Statewide Services Communication Team. You will be part of a team supporting the Eastern Health Mental Health and Wellbeing unit to promote their work across multiple cohorts, both internally and externally. 

This new role focuses on social media, internal communication and traditional media. It is an opportunity to develop and promote EHMHW work through communication channels and with internal and external stakeholders. 

The role is a 0.6 position and will be expected to be present at the various Eastern Health sites to connect with the EHMHW teams, including Box Hill (other examples)

This position is primarily responsible for preparing strategic communications and messaging to enhance the reputation of EHMHW and will develop strategies to effectively engage with stakeholders including Eastern Health staff, the Eastern Health catchment area community, funders and the EHMHW teams. 

The role requires advanced knowledge and skills in media and communication best practice and will work collaboratively with the broader communications team. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

 Essential 

• A tertiary qualification in journalism, public relations or media & communications and 3-4 years’ experience working in a similar role
• Well-developed skills in communication management
• Experience in leading, developing and implementing communication strategies to support the successful implementation of projects.
• Demonstrated exceptional written communication skills across different channels and styles and the ability to distil complex information
• Stakeholder management - both internally and externally maintaining and building strong, trusted relationships
• Ability to report on and quantify impacts of media and communications activities

Desirable

• Experience in health promotion, mental health, gambling or other drug and alcohol fields

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for the position description link

Contact Person: Jack Banister

Contact Email: jack.banister@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 23/08/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

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