Communications and Engagement Manager, Activity

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Transport and Planning Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full Time - Fixed Term

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media

Reference: 6368

**About the Role**

**Position Outcomes**
The Communications and Engagement Manager identifies strategic challenges and opportunities within the Activity Centre Program, leading the development and delivery of related communications and engagement strategies. They establish and maintain effective relationships with policy teams, senior executives, and cross-government stakeholders to ensure alignment with program needs.

This role manages the procurement and contract oversight of suppliers and service providers, adhering to departmental and government policies. The manager leads a dynamic communications team responsible for project management, content development, and collateral design and delivery.

They proactively address issues and risks, involving relevant stakeholders and escalating to senior executives as needed. Regular briefings and reports are provided to stakeholders and decision-makers.

The manager produces high-quality communications materials, including plans, key messages, and Ministerial briefs, and supports the development and delivery of engagement collateral across teams. They engage with internal and external stakeholders to initiate and evaluate communications strategies, maintaining efficient records and briefings for senior stakeholder approval.

To provide greater insight into this role, the position description can be found here.

**Qualifications and role specific requirements**

**Mandatory**
- A proven record of leading communications and engagement for government initiatives.
- Proven ability to administer straightforward contracts.
- Experience in utilising systems to record and manage supplier performance and feedback.
- Able to reviews Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meet with internal customers to monitor and manage routine contract performance.
- Able to develop simple cost breakdowns templates to use for financial assessments.

**Role Specific Requirements**
- This role may involve weekend or evening work, including occasional overnight travel.

**How to Apply**

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