Media and Communications Advisor

7 months ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Develop communications, media and social media support for the Local Government Inspectorate.
- Ongoing part time opportunity available. 2 days p/w
- VPS Grade 4: $92,332 - $104,762 pro rata, plus superannuation.

The Local Government Inspectorate is seeking a Communications Advisor to provide an important support role within Strategy, Governance and Operations.

About the Business Unit
Under the leadership of the Chief Municipal Inspector, the LGI is an independent administrative office supported by the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). It is the dedicated integrity agency for local government focussing on investigations for breaches and compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Act).

**The key functions of the Inspectorate include**:

- Investigating alleged breaches of the Act including electoral provisions
- Targeted governance reviews and examinations of compliance by local councils with the governance requirements in the Act
- Prosecuting offences under the Act
- Referring matters of serious misconduct by councillors
- Elevating matters of gross misconduct of a councillor to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
- Collaboration with the Victorian Government Solicitor to undertake prosecutions for breaches of the Act
- Advising the Attorney-General where there are significant failures of council to provide good governance.

About the Role
The role of part time Media and Communications Advisor is to contribute to the development and implementation of effective communication strategies and material to ensure the LGI provides clear and consistent information for internal and external stakeholders
You will be responsible for developing media and social media support for the Local Government Inspectorate as well as providing advice and support to key stakeholders.

**Some of your duties will include**:

- Develop a range of communication tools and provide advice on communication strategies and plans, writing for multiple products and audiences
- Draft, project manage and implement communication strategies including approvals processes
- Provide consultative, authoritative communication advice to the Management Team on communication activities

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in supporting innovative, high-quality and effective communication services for a wide variety of projects and initiatives, from conceptual development to successful delivery
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in media and communications
- Demonstrated ability to deliver integrated and strategic communication products and services.

**Qualifications**:

- Formal qualifications in communications, journalism or public relations is essential.
- An understanding of, or experience in, the local government sector is desirable.

How to Apply

**FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES**:
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT**:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

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