Head of First Peoples' Communications, Campaigns

3 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An opportunity exists to join the Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol Branch as Head of First Peoples' Communications, Campaigns and Media at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
The Head of First Peoples' Communications, Campaigns and Media, reporting to Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Protocol, will lead the establishment and management of the Communication Strategy and Media team for First Peoples State Relations (FPSR) Group priorities, particularly in building awareness and understanding of Treaty-Truth-Voice in Victoria.
The role requires expertise in strategic communications, campaign delivery, transformation strategy and offers the opportunity to showcase your strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with an ability to influence and drive change.
About you
- Demonstrated experience at a senior level planning and project managing the implementation of communications programs within a complex environment.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing and managing a communications team in diverse and dynamic organisational environments.
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality, innovative communication and content strategies and materials.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluating projects as part of continual improvement.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).
To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.



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