Manager, Operational Engagement and Communication

Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on a fixed term basis in Melbourne
- Manage and deliver engagement and communication services for the new Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct
- Attractive salary between $127,467-$170,579 + superannuation

About us
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. As an area within the department, Youth Justice is committed to the demonstration of the departmental values at all times: serve the community, work together, act with integrity, respect other people and make it happen.

What does the Manager, Operational Engagement and Communication do?
As the Manager, Operational Engagement and Communication, you will manage and deliver engagement and communication services for the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct as it transitions to operations.
You will develop and implement a communication and engagement strategy for the transition, in consultation with Youth Justice and Strategic Communication staff. The strategy will cover stakeholders including existing staff, community members, oversight bodies and other jurisdictions, as well as channels including media, events, stakeholder collateral, web and social media.
As the project lead for communication and engagement, you will develop a variety of communication collateral for a range of channels and audiences, working closely with Youth Justice staff to plan and manage stakeholder and community events, site tours, and related activities, including coordinating logistics and presenting to relevant groups.
You will also provide authoritative strategic advice on communication requirements, risks, issues and opportunities, and will work with specialist Strategic Communication teams to coordinate ministerial and departmental media and events, and provide digital, design, and internal communication services.
You will be based at head office in the Melbourne CBD though regular travel to the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct is required.

What skills should a Manager, Operational Engagement and Communication have?
To be successful in this role, you will have experience developing communication materials for a range of audiences and channels as well as planning and implementing stakeholder and community events.
- an expert understanding of stakeholder and community engagement strategies and approaches
- excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability identify key messages and tailor content and style appropriate to the audience
- well-developed stakeholder management skills including managing a range of complex and often competing needs
- a full and current driver's licence.

A tertiary qualification in communications or related field is also desirable.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the attached position description.

What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

- Job stability - fixed term position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS)
- A fair salary- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Transparent performance framework- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- Generous leave entitlements- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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