Communication And Media Portfolio Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Defence Housing Australia Full time

**Job no**: 493435
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Head Office, Canberra, Parramatta, Brisbane, Melbourne
**Classification**: Executive Level 1

**Position**:Communication and Media Portfolio Manager
**Level**:Executive Level 1
**Salary Range**:$118,461 to $144,571 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
**Location**:Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney

**About us**

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a Nationally Recognised Government Business Enterprise with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia's largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for an experienced Communication and Media Portfolio Manager to join the team.

**About the role**
As a Communication and Media Portfolio Manager, you will work with a considerable degree of independence to manage the delivery of communication plans, advice and products for your allocated business area.

**The role is responsible for**:

- Tertiary level qualifications or proven government / commercial communication experience at a management level in organisational communication, public relations or a similar field.
- Proven ability to be a trusted communication adviser to business units and leadership, working with key stakeholders to facilitate common outcomes.
- Proven ability to develop long-term strategies and plans, in consultation with stakeholders and senior leadership, and the ability to translate and operationalise these strategies and plans into programs of work.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including resolving conflict and managing sensitivities. You will be exceptional at tailoring your style of communication to different audiences and requirements.
- Strong and proactive project management skills. You will be able to work on multiple projects concurrently, manage competing priorities and adhere to strict deadlines to achieve results in a high-pressure environment.
- Proven experience in motivating and leading a cohesive, high performing team that is engaged, accountable and empowered to work together and produce high quality work within agreed constraints.

**Benefits for working at DHA include**:

- 15.4% superannuation
- Work-life balance
- Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year

For more detail on what we offer, visit the DHA website and refer to the DHA Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.

**How to apply**

***A 500-word one page pitch addressing the requirements of the role is needed to apply.**

This will be **non-ongoing engagement** for a period of up to 12 months.

**Order of Merit**

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

**Inclusion and Diversity**

**RecruitAbility**

**Eligibility**

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

**Applications close**

AEST 11.55pm Wednesday 18 September 2024



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