Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/SRWE/00333803
THE ROLE
The Senior Communications Adviser, Children, Workforce, Disability and Seniors supports the planning, coordination and implementation of priority communications, major events and community engagement and change activities.
The Strategic Communications teams set the strategic communications direction for priority projects and key programs, policies and State Budget initiatives and play a key coordination role across the Public Engagement branch. You will work with the digital, social, corporate, creative, media and events and advertising teams to ensure delivery of end-to-end communications: for example, advertising, workforce campaigns, roadmaps, grants, honours and awards, strategies, commissions, and major sector events.
Working independently and in the broader team, you will build relationships with Ministerial offices, business and program areas, key external stakeholders and across the Public Engagement branch. The role works closely with the Media and Events and social media team.
You will apply your communications expertise and insight to identify emergent risks and issues and collaborate to ensure a consistent, integrated, and innovative approach to communications, content and creative development.
Reporting to the Communications Manager, Children, Workforce, Disability and Seniors, the Senior Communications Adviser is a key member of the Strategic Communications team in the Public Engagement Branch and works collaboratively with other staff in the branch to support portfolio priorities.
As required the Senior Communications Adviser will work with the leadership team to ensure effective communications services, support and resourcing during emergency, crisis and peak periods.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resi
dent or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.