Health Promotions, Communications and Events Manager
Location: Halls Creek - Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Service
Business Unit: Communications
Employment Type: 1x Fulltime
- Join a dedicated team in a culturally rich environment.
- Contribute to holistic healthcare services for the Aboriginal community.
- Engage in meaningful work that supports cultural safety and compliance.
- Enjoy competitive salary and generous leave benefits.
Company Overview
Yura Yungi Medical Services (YYMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that has been providing holistic and culturally safe healthcare to the people of Halls Creek and surrounding communities for over 40 years. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, culturally safe, and holistic health and wellbeing services at every life stage, supporting healing, strength, and connection across community and Country.
Our vision is to see strong, healthy people and communities grounded in culture and supported through holistic care. We are committed to values such as quality care, holistic wellbeing, respect, teamwork, integrity, learning, growth, and community voice.
Position Overview
The Health Promotions, Communications and Events Manager is responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion, communications, marketing, media, community engagement, and events across Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (YYMS) and Yura Yungi Menkawum Ngurra Elders Residence (YYMNER). The position strengthens community health literacy, promotes preventative health programs, enhances organisational reputation, and supports meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities, Elders, Traditional Owners, stakeholders, funding bodies, and partner organisations. The role provides organisational leadership for all communications, branding, digital media, public relations, and community engagement activities while ensuring culturally safe and community-informed approaches.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of Health Promotions, Communications and Events, complemented by strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Degree or Diploma in Health Promotion, Public Health, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Community Development, Event Management or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, health promotion, community engagement and event management.
- Previous experience leading organisational communication strategies and public awareness campaigns.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and applying culturally safe practices.
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, project coordination and budget management.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $135,000, depending on qualifications. Additional benefits include annual airfare, salary packaging options up to $30,000 per annum, and generous leave benefits.
If you are passionate about supporting the Aboriginal community and meet the qualifications outlined, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Yura Yungi Medical Services.
More Information
For more information, please contact the HR Manager on (08) 9168 6266.
How to Apply
Please download and review the Job Description Form (JDF). At the end of the JDF you will find the selection criteria for the position. Applicants are required to address the selection criteria and include it together with a current resume when submitting an application online through the Yura Yungi website.
If you have any issues obtaining the selection criteria, please email recruitment@yyms.org.au for assistance.
Closing Date: 11July 2026
We highly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People to apply
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