Media Events Adviser

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media

Reference: VG/DH/CE/719694

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

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- Melbourne 3000 VIC
- $105,479 - $127,621 p.a + Super + *VPS benefits
- Job Category selected should not be state government - pick the most relevant

**About the role**:

- The Media and Events Adviser is responsible for providing media relations advice, driving the creation of high-quality media content, and telling compelling stories about the impact of the Department of Health's work.
- The incumbent will work closely with branch colleagues, ministerial offices, department executives and relevant business areas within the department to ensure communications material is clear, engaging, timely, and aligned to the department's strategic narrative and plan.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**How you'll make a difference**:
The Media and Events Adviser will develop Ministerial event opportunities, both media and stakeholder - identifying potential locations and stories, arranging logistics of the visit and drafting supporting materials. Reporting to the Head of Media, and working within a small portfolio-based team, the Media and Events Adviser will be required to produce a range a range of materials, including media releases, QAs, talking points and event briefs. At times, this will also include working on wider communications materials, such as fact sheets, newsletters, digital content, and communication campaigns

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- Provide media relations advice, direction and outcomes to a portfolio of internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify positive story opportunities across traditional media and digital media platforms and work with portfolio experts to develop and pitch them to senior staff.
- Provide communications advice and work collaboratively across the department to ensure the delivery of effective communications of high written and visual standard, complying with departmental and whole-of-Victorian Government guidelines.
- Stakeholder management, faciliation, flexibility, influencing skills, creativity and innovation are essential to succeed in this role
- A tertiary qualification in fields related to communications, media or associated disciplines would be advantageous

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.

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