Senior Director Communications

2 weeks ago

Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
The Opportunity

About The Role

As our Senior Director Communications and Engagement, you will:
  • Lead communication and engagement activities for the department – covering traditional, social and digital media, web, marketing, sponsorship, multimedia services, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications - to manage the integrity of the department's purpose, objectives, narrative and brand.
  • Quickly analyse and interpret complex and sensitive information to anticipate, identify and manage reputational, community and stakeholder relations risks and issues and mitigate or escalate as required.
  • Lead crisis communication responses and issues management for the department.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally, to enhance the value of communication activity and promote collaboration and partnerships across the food and fibre supply chain.
  • Drive change through the adoption of a continuous improvement mindset, analysing and evaluating projects, and looking for innovative ways to improve the delivery of outcomes in line with strong governance practices.
  • Build and retain high levels of trust with the DPI Leadership Board, senior leaders and Minister's Office, providing expert internal and external strategic communication, engagement and marketing advice.
  • Proactively facilitate collaboration, cohesion and agility of communication and engagement activities across the department, including with embedded communication and engagement teams, and other Queensland Government agencies to successfully deliver strategic outcomes.
  • Drive a culture of performance excellence using and sharing best practice strategies and frameworks, providing strong and effective leadership through mentoring, coaching and capability development.
  • Be an active member of the Corporate Leadership Team, contributing to the department's strategic and operational planning, human resource management and financial management.

This role is accountable to the Deputy Director-General Corporate and has direct reports.

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
  • Work with passion and purpose
  • Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
  • Enjoy interesting, diverse work
  • Follow your path wherever it leads
  • Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
  • Be part of our one, diverse DPI

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and be a part of our dedicated corporate team helping to support all business areas of our department.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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