Communications & Stakeholder Lead - Spectrum

Communications & Stakeholder Lead – Spectrum
 
 

Limited Term Full Time | Statewide Services Communications Team
Richmond | Support multiple brands in the mental health and addiction space
Commitment to excellence | Contribute to a leading healthcare service 

 
 
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 which provides support to both Spectrum and Turning Point. Spectrum is a centre of clinical excellence for personality disorder and trauma. Its mission is to apply best available evidence to improve treatment and recovery for those with borderline personality disorder and trauma.
 
 
The role will focus on organisational communications activities across traditional and online platforms to promote services and activities, including:
 
 

Website content and design;
Telehealth clinical and consultation services;
Face-to-face clinical and consultation services
Research
Education

 
 
This position is primarily responsible for preparing regular relevant social media content across multiple platforms, development of traditional media messages and opportunities and general communications support across Spectrum and the Statewide Services team. 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, AND/OR well-developed skills in stakeholder 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 
Ability to report on and quantify impacts of media and communications activities
The ability to manage competing priorities, effectively delegate to the team and request resources to support expanding work when required

 
 
Desirable
 
 
Experience in health promotion, mental health, gambling or other drug and alcohol fields 
 
 
Note we will consider applicants with communications or stakeholder engagement experiences, or candidates who possess both skillsets.
 
 
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 position description linkContact Person: Megan Berry 
Contact Number: 0418281152
Contact Email: megan.berry@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: September 27, 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).
 
Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!
 
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