Assistant Director Engagement

3 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Assistant Director, Engagement & Events will lead a small team to deliver an efficient, effective and educated engagement and events function. You will forward plan, prioritise and understand community need to identify opportunities and emerging issues. You will oversee the management of all ESA corporate events that support ESA strategic and operational plans.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Under the broad direction of the Director, Public Information & Engagement, the Assistant Director, Engagement & Events will:

- Design, implement and review evidence-based engagement strategies for ESA projects, services and initiatives, condensing complex issues into clear and accessible communication materials to all groups in the ACT community.
- Support the delivery of engagement activities for ESA operational services in accordance with best practice principles, legislative responsibilities and national frameworks.
- Develop, review and coordinate the implementation of the ESA Community Engagement Strategy under the guidance of the Public Information & Engagement Steering Board and act as Executive Officer to the ESA Community Engagement Strategic Group.
- Manage the ESA Event Coordinator position and oversee all corporate events in line with relevant policies and standard operating procedures.
- Design and implement improvements to delivery of engagement activities and strategies, ensuring the accessibility of information to ACT community members.
- Establish and maintain professional networks and effective stakeholder relationships to facilitate consultation and information dissemination.
- Participate in the on-call duty emergency media team to deliver advice to the community in times of emergency and crisis.
- Participate during a Territory Emergency Incident to support best practice communications and engagement response at the Public Information Coordination Centre (PICC).

**Note**: The occupant of this position may be required to undertake duties outside normal business hours and/or weekends in response to emergencies, with access to applicable flex and/or overtime remuneration as per the Enterprise Agreement.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Notes**: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to apply**:Applications should include a pitch of no more than two pages and a curriculum vitae including the details of two referees.



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