Officer, State Public Information

5 days ago


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

**; Officer, State Public Information (4 roles available)**:

- **; 3 x Ongoing & 1 x 6 month fixed term, full time (shift work - 24/7 roster including nights and weekends)**:

- **; VPS3 salary between $76,817 to $93,275 plus superannuation**

**What will the role do?**
- Work in the State Control Centre Public Information team as part of Victoria's operational emergency response.
- Create and publish emergency information and warnings, manage the VicEmergency social media channels and support media requirements.
- Support projects that enhance public information.
- Community-focused communications to help keep Victorians safe before, during and after emergencies.

**What skills and knowledge should the Officer, State Public Information have?**

**About you**

We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about keeping communities safe during emergencies. You'll need to thrive in a dynamic environment, be driven to achieve outcomes and be flexible and adaptable.
- ; Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- ; Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of different agencies and stakeholders.
- ; Demonstrated experience in digital and media communications across multiple platforms.
- ; Knowledge of Victoria's emergency management arrangements (desirable).
- ; A positive, can-do attitude.
- ; Proven ability to productively work independently or as part of a team.
- ; Well-developed decision-making and problem-solving skills.

**Qualifications**:

- ; Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in an appropriate discipline (such as - marketing, communications, or a related discipline) are desirable.

**Emergency Management**

Emergency Management, within the Department of Justice and Community Safety works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The group is led by the Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management. Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Emergency Management includes the department's emergency management accountabilities delivered through Emergency Management Victoria, Emergency Recovery Victoria, Sector Performance and Reform and emergency management statutory entities and offices. The work of the group supports the emergency management sector to work together and to strengthen the capacity of individuals, communities, government, agencies and business to achieve our shared vision of safer and more resilient communities and to rebuild and recover after an emergency.

**The Business Unit: Emergency Management Communications**

EM Communications delivers communication services on behalf of the department's emergency management group to inform and educate the community about emergency management policies, programs and legislation across the emergency management sector to keep the community safe. The EM Communications function is responsible for the coordination and delivery of preparedness communications, response, relief and recovery.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm 27 January, 2025.

**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.

**How to apply



  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Police Full time

    **About the role**: The role is that of a Public Support Information Officer in the Police Information Liaison Office (PILO), which serves to support external government agencies by providing Victorian and national criminal history information to facilitate administration of justice, regulatory and/or prosecution functions. The successful applicant will...


  • Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Location: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time / 3 x Ongoing & 1 x 6 month fixed term, full time Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety **Salary**: $76,817 - $93,275 Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media Reference: VG/EMV401ETAL-JAN2025 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia HAYS Full time

    14 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT I VICTORIAN STATE GOVERNMENT I GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES I ATTRACTIVE SALARY **Your new company** *** An exciting fixed term opportunity, with the Victorian Sate Government allowing you to showcase your planning, organising, project management and stakeholder management skills to ensure accuracy and manage up to date records and...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia State Library of Victoria Full time

    Seeking 1 to 2 shifts per week on a casual basis? - Willing to work both weekdays and weekends? - Available on 19 June to attend our Group Assessment Day? If you are passionate about customer service, we want to hear from you! **About the Opportunity** Visitor Services Officers are the public face for State Library Victoria, providing front line support...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCommunications Full time $60,000 - $89,000

    Job Title: Public Information OfficerOur organization is seeking an experienced and professional Public Information Officer to support our communications team.Job DescriptionAssist in writing communications for internal staff to keep them informed of organizational updates.Develop and publish content across various platforms, including newsletters, media...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    The successful applicant will play a key role in relation to developing, delivering and improving investigation and control activities in Victoria's health protection activities. This position will be responsible for providing authoritative public health advice, information and direction to departmental officers, management, key stakeholders and members of...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    The successful applicant will play a key role in relation to developing, delivering and improving investigation and control activities in Victoria's health protection activities. This position will be responsible for providing authoritative public health advice, information and direction to departmental officers, management, key stakeholders and members of...


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

    **Utilise**your freedom of information expertise to provide support and advice to the Assurance branch.**: - **Ongoing full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.**: - **VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 per annum plus superannuation.** The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia State Revenue Office Full time

    **Manager, Revenue Policy, Privacy and Freedom of Information** - **One (1) ongoing** role in the Policy and Legislation Branch**: - **Salary $138,631 plus 12% superannuation - VPS Grade 6**: - **Based in Melbourne CBD, with hybrid working opportunities** **What we offer** The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency,...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    ***: (Multiple positions) The Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Unit (CDPCU) seeks to improve and protect the health of Victorians by reducing the morbidity and mortality of communicable diseases. The unit's objectives are to monitor, prevent and control current and emerging communicable diseases within the Victorian community through the...