Head of Sector Engagement, Communications and

2 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

Melbourne - CBD
- $130,673 - $174,869 1 p.a + Super + VPS benefits

**About the role**:

- coordinating whole of department engagement forums and activities, ensuring they align with the department's strategic objectives. This includes the programming, planning and execution of an annual Health Sector Summit.
- managing the Secretariat for a range of high level stakeholder forums.
- coordinating regular strategic stakeholder communications to health services and the sector more broadly, ensuring they align with the department's strategic narrative and key messages for different audiences.
- managing the department's stakeholder relationship management approach and providing strategic advice to divisions and the broader Executive Board to inform departmental stakeholder and reputation risk management.
- establishing key foundations for successful engagement including a CRM system, an Engagement Framework, tools and templates and stakeholder measurement and monitoring.

Key to the success of the role is the ability to drive best practice approaches in engagement forums and stakeholder communication channels that enable strong and mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships between the Department and its diverse stakeholders and communities.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**How you'll make a difference**:
The Head of Sector Engagement is a strategic role within the Engagement team of the Department's Communications and Engagement Branch. The role is central to assisting the department ensure high quality health sector engagement and coordination of strategic communications with stakeholders. The role is a senior position and expected to represent the Branch to senior stakeholders and be involved in strategic decision making on projects. It is responsible for leading a small team.

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- A tertiary qualification relevant to stakeholder engagement or communications would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant government landscape and experience in a senior communications or engagement role would be expected - ideally in a government department or similar high-profile organisation.
- Technical expertise in the following would be beneficial:

- IAP2 training or certification.
- Understanding of Victoria's health system stakeholders.
- Experience in working with CRMs.
- Experience in establishing the foundations of best practice engagement.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.

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