Principal Adviser, Accessible Communication
2 days ago
A fantastic opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Strategic Communication, Engagement and Protocol Branch (SCEPB) as a Principal Adviser, Accessible Communication at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Strategic Communication, Engagement and Protocol Branch (SCEPB) provides specialist communication and protocol advice and support to DPC and the Premier's Private Office.
The Principal Adviser, Accessible Communication is responsible for developing and leading a whole-of-government strategy to improve access to government information for people with disability. You will be a specialist in creating evidence-based, co-designed tools that can be used across the Victorian Public Service to help ensure a proactive approach is taken to providing accessible, timely government communications.
In this role, you will also review and provide high level recommendations for DPC-owned communication policy and guidelines, including setting standards for accessible communications delivery, in meeting the needs of people with disability.
This position requires a high level of communication skills, highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and strong problem solving and analytical ability.
You will also be a proactive self-starter, with a good understanding of government processes and ability to work in a complex, sensitive environment.
About you
- Strong understanding of effective and accessible communication strategies, resources and engagement methods with people with disability.
- Demonstrated experience of guiding the development of effective and accessible communications, ideally in partnership with people with disability and suppliers of accessible communications.
- Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage projects that require problem solving, analysis and collaboration.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).
To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
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