Communications and Engagement Lead

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Transport

**Salary**: $103,920 - $125,735

Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media

Reference: VG/DOT/OOTS/1698611

About Us The Department of Transport brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

**About the Team - Strategic Communications and Engagement**

Our division supports the Department of Transport to deliver on the Government's transport agenda, to get people home sooner and safer and to efficiently move more goods in Victoria's thriving economy.

We do this through clear communications, genuine engagement and marketing campaigns that resonate with people because they are focused on delivering better outcomes for people, wherever they live. The division innovates with communications approaches to support organisational, cultural and behavioural change.

**About the Opportunity**

The Communications and Engagement Lead is accountable for developing and delivering Community and Stakeholder Communications Engagement plans for the portfolio assigned within the Strategy and Policy branch.

They will utilise their excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage community, council and industry stakeholders in support of these plans.

This is a fixed-term full-time role and is a great opportunity to be involved in a driven and collaborative team.

**About You**
- Well developed skills in developing and implementing significant community and industry consultation and stakeholder engagement programs across a diverse portfolio of strategic challenges.
- Negotiation and influencing skills to develop and maintain partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and manage issues that could impact on organisational reputation or achievement of strategic objectives.
- Strong project management skills with an ability to lead complex communication and engagement projects.
- Ability to provide expert advice to business areas and senior management on strategic engagement opportunities to support activities, projects and programs undertaken by DoT and the Victorian Government.
- Ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop employees in effective community engagement, communication and stakeholder management.

**Culture and Benefits**

The Department of Transport and Planning is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life. More information on the PD attached. _(For further detail, please refer to the Position Description included on our Careers Page. (Seek applicants, click on "Apply" to access the PD)_

The Department of Transport and Planning through its employment program provides pathways that support career progression. With the right mindset and commitment to personal and professional development this role provides a pathway to future opportunities in technical, specialist, managerial and leadership roles in the public sector.

**How to Apply**

This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness. To be considered up to date vaccinated, you must have been administered COVID-19 vaccines as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). DTP is requiring all staff to be Vaccinated and to have had Booster Vaccination (Triple vaccinated as a minimum).

Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DTP.

Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.