Adviser
11 hours ago
- Utilise your marketing communications expertise to provide support and advice to the Strategic Communication branch
- A fixed-term, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 30th June 2026
- VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
Strategic Communication is the department's centralised communication team and delivers communication services on behalf of the department's business units to inform and educate the community about departmental policies, programs and legislation across the justice and community safety system.
The Portfolio Communications team collaborates with teams across Strategic Communication, program areas and other key stakeholders to design and develop integrated communication campaigns and strategies that align with department and government priorities.
About the Role:
The Adviser will provide advice on communication requirements across a range of projects, develop and implement communication strategies and small campaigns and manage their implementation.
Some of your duties will include:
- Drafting, project managing and implementing communication and content strategies and campaigns including approvals, monitoring and evaluation, working in partnership with other teams within Strategic Communication to coordinate activities
- Provide authoritative communication advice to department business units, regional offices, statutory entities, and executives.
- Write and edit communication materials.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Experience in communication strategy development and implementation, including an ability to write for different audiences across a range of channels
- Project management skills and experience.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in communications or related field is highly desirable
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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