Senior Public Relations Advisor

Senior Public Relations Advisor

Build the RFDS brand & help share our stories of life-saving emergency retrievals & essential health-care services in regional, rural & remote QLD!

Classifications

• Marketing / PR / Events
• PR Manager
• Permanent / Full Time

Key points

• Generous base salary + superannuation + tax-free benefits of up to $18,550
• Exciting new opportunity to play a key role in a growing team
• Join one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in th

Description

Full Job Description:

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is a leader in providing access to aeromedical and primary health care services to people in regional, rural, and remote locations. Our emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 12,000 Queenslanders each year.

In addition to aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured, the RFDS also delivers a broad range of essential primary and preventative healthcare services, including telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion.

In our journey towards our 100th year of providing services, we are committed to providing the finest care in the furthest corner.

With a refreshed vision and a new look Corporate Affairs team, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Relations Advisor.

As the Senior Public Relations Advisor, you will:

• Produce and distribute compelling media releases and stories
• Engage with the media to promote campaigns and increase brand exposure
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Support internal stakeholders when participating in media interviews
• Monitor and evaluate media to gauge success and identify improvements to strengthen the organisation’s communication goals
• Have the opportunity to travel outback Queensland as part of media activities and exciting community events

The Senior Public Relations Advisor is a full-time position based in Brisbane (other Queensland RFDS base locations considered).

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a naturally collaborative team player who thrives on contributing to the efforts of the wider Corporate Affairs team.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Qualifications in Journalism, Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, or a closely related field
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated experience in successful collaborations on projects with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with media and journalists
• Experience in working with agencies and maximising results

About our offering:

We value our people and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in regional, rural, and remote Australia. By joining the RFDS (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:

• Work with a supportive team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
• Generous base salary + superannuation
• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits of up to $18,550
• Orientation program including an on-site aeromedical base tour
• Additional company superannuation contribution program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing available
• Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
• Opportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service team

Interested?

For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition at 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

This role will close on the 19th of January 2023, however, progression on applications and shortlisting may begin prior to this date.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal history check.

RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients, and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are a successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.