Adviser, Portfolio Communications

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Government Services Full time

We are seeking a communications adviser to join our high performing team to tell the stories that bring the department's work to life, and use best practice communication to support the Victorian community. The Adviser Portfolio Communications role delivers innovative communication approaches and materials that raise the profile of the Victorian Government’s Renting taskforce with a diverse range of audiences and educates the community about housing and renting rights and responsibilities.

About us

The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

About the role

We are seeking a communications adviser to join our high performing team to tell the stories that bring the department's work to life, and use best practice communication to support the Victorian community. 

The Adviser Portfolio Communications role delivers innovative communication approaches and materials that raise the profile of the Victorian Government's Renting taskforce with a diverse range of audiences and educates the community about housing and renting rights and responsibilities.

This involves working in partnership with Consumer Affairs Victoria and a range of stakeholders to ensure stakeholders and the community receive the right messages, through the right channels, at the right time.

An ability to develop strong networks and relationships internally and with key stakeholders is vital to this role.  

For specific responsibilities please view the attached position description.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, and present information that will be subject to public scrutiny.
  • Demonstrated flair and creativity, with a proven track record in delivering innovative communication strategies and content for a range of channels and audiences, including social media, advertising copy, web content, speeches, newsletters and other materials.
  • An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide timely and accurate advice and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting and contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of communications activities, including preparing accurate reports, briefings, and other documents.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to problem solve and achieve quality outcomes under tight deadlines.  

Tertiary qualifications in public relations and communication, or equivalent, and/or experience in a government communication role will be highly regarded.

For specific responsibilities please view the attached position description.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 19 May 2024. All applications should include:

  • a resume; and
  • a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are required to apply via the JSE for primary consideration access.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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