Communications Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Fixed Term until 12 January 2024

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media

Reference: VG/019929D

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is firmly focused on driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians - by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions.

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**The Team**

The position of Communications Manager forms a part of the Strategic Communications Group. This Group actively promote the Victorian Government's role in driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians - by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions. Through connecting with staff, communities, business/industry and stakeholders to build awareness, inform, educate and/or change behaviour we deliver the Government's projects, initiatives and commitments.

**The Role**

The Communications Manager for the Agriculture and Climate Change portfolio groups leads a cross-disciplinary communications team to deliver innovative, high-quality and effective strategic communications, media and stakeholder engagement services within the department's Strategic Communications Group, to support the achievement of government priorities.

Key Accountabilities include:

- Initiate, lead and drive the development and implementation of strategic communications, media and stakeholder engagement frameworks
- Provide strong leadership to the portfolio team
- Provide authoritative and expert communications, engagement and media advice
- Provide high-level stakeholder management and engagement
- Play an active role as a member of the Strategic Communications leadership team and contribute to the direction of the team

**About You**

You will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the branch.

Skills and Attributes for the role:

- A relevant tertiary degree or qualification in communications or public relations would be well regarded
- Sound knowledge of and experience working in government is essential
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to strategically plan, prioritise effectively and set goals
- Ability to deal with communications, media and stakeholder engagement
- Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for the department
- Ability to lead, support and inspire a high-performing team

**Further Information**

Applicants will be required to comply with the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Region's (department's) COVID-19 Vaccination requirements, as outlined in the department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy and in line with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.
- We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures._

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on 23 February 2023.


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