About the Organisation

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.

About the Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate. Other entitlements include:

Salary packaging up to $15,900
Study leaves
Employee Assistance Program
12 days of personal leave per year
NAIDOC Day holiday
Personalized professional development opportunities

About the Position

The role of Social Media Officer will be to assist the Graphics and Social Media Coordinator in managing day to day social media posts, Derbarl conducted or participating event photography & videography, ID card production and assistance with Health Promotions posts.

Key Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Work in conjunction with Marketing and Design Officer on a social media and marketing plan.
Provide design support to the Marketing and Design Officer on print and digital projects.
Manage the Derbarl social media platforms and prepare content for social media, ensuring posts are culturally safe and attractive to the Aboriginal audience.
In consultation with the Health Promotions team create a calendar of social media posts aligned to national and local community calendar events.
In consultation with the Health Promotions team, create a calendar of possible social media posts and assist with promotional strategies to support our health messaging.
Attend official and community events as Photographer and manage the Derbarl photo database.

Essential Qualifications:

Relevant qualification in graphic design or multi-media marketing, or final year student of relevant qualification.

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge and application of design software packages including Adobe Creative suite (Adobe, Illustrator and InDesign) and MS Office suite of products.
Working knowledge of web-based content management systems, photography and related equipment.
Knowledge and experience of the pre-print and printing processes.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organise and coordinate and meet timeframes.
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills – able to communicate with clients and external visitors, managers and staff at all levels and present a professional image.
Work experience in a social media/graphic design role.
Sound illustration skills with an ability to be creative & innovative with attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience in videography and video content creation.

Appointment Pre-requisites:

Provision of the minimum identity proofing requirements

Other Requirements:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pursuant to Section 50D of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act (Essential).
Satisfactory National Police Clearance.
Current Australian Driver’s license.
Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

A copy of the Job Description can be obtained by contacting the People Services Team on 1300 420 272 or work@dyhs.org.au

How to Apply: Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

Current Resume including current contact details; and
Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Institution embracing diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and welcome applications from all backgrounds. DYHS promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Corporation reserves the right to contact current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview. DYHS reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applications for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

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