• Digital and Technology
• 12 month fixed-term, full-time

Imagine a job that gives you a real sense of pride, one that fills you with passion and provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders every day

UnitingCare Queensland provides health and community services to thousands of people every day. Our 16,000 employees and 9,000 volunteers care for and support people from all walks of life, including older people, people with a disability, children, families and Indigenous people.

As a health and community service provider, we have supported Queensland communities for over 60 years. We are proudly values-driven and are genuinely committed to making a difference in our community. Our mission and our people are at the centre of everything we do.

About the role

The role of the Senior Communications Officer is designed to oversee, coordinate and manage communications for internal and external stakeholders related to a Digital and Technology change program.  This position is a 12 month, fixed-term contract.

In general, the Senior Communications Officer will be required to: 

• Influence key stakeholders and establish a positive communications culture within Digital and Technology.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Program Communications Management Plan.
• Identify and manage the change impacts on and develop appropriate communication strategies.
• Ensure communication activities deliver agreed outputs, on schedule and to an acceptable quality.
• Develop, manage and maintain relationships with key channels to distribute the Program change messaging.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate communications to support the program as well as the broader UCQ transformation journey.
• Develop and maintain the Program’s presence on the intranet professionally as well as other activities to be defined.
• Attend project meetings to report on communication activities and make recommendations for future communication activities as the program progresses.   

About you

You will have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in communication, journalism or related field.
• Highly experienced in consulting with executive staff and the management of relationships and outcomes, with internal and external parties including stakeholders and consultants.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering effective communications advice and management that supports organisational change management activities in large organisations.
• Strong track record in applying communications management principles, protocols and methods, and have demonstrated successful application of these within a large, decentralised organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to organise work, manage time, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to develop and present complex reports and to facilitate meetings and workshops.
• Strong customer-focused attitude, commitment to actively display organisational values, and contribute to team goals.
• Excellent attention to detail and drive to deliver quality results 

The role includes a competitive remuneration package, benefits and attractive salary packaging.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 7^th June at 5pm.

For a position description or further information, please contact recruitment@ucareqld.com.au