Communications Adviser

Description:

Communications Adviser
* Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
* Ongoing role, full time (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
Reporting to the Communications and Media Manager, the Communications Adviser delivers innovative communications and media services that raise the profile of our key initiatives, investments and programs, making sure our stakeholders receive the right messages, through the right channels, at the right time.
The Communications Adviser may be assigned to any of the department's portfolios and will work on strategic communications to help promote the important work of the department.
Key accountabilities include:
* Create and implement high-quality communication materials, supporting media strategy, reactive issues management, and ministerial media events.
* Provide strategic and tactical communications advice to managers, portfolio stakeholders, and senior staff.
* Align portfolio communications and stakeholder engagement, collaborating to deliver innovative cross-portfolio opportunities.
The Team
The Communications Adviser position forms part of the Strategic Communications branch, a high performing team of communications professionals who are passionate about telling the stories that bring the department's work to life and using best practice communications to support the Victorian community.
The branch sits within the Corporate Services Group and consists of specialist functions including strategic communications, finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services.
About You
To excel in this role, you will need:
* Expertise in developing high-quality media and communication strategies, including event briefs, releases, speeches, and social media content, delivered promptly with precision in a dynamic environment.
* Experience offering specialised communication and media support to stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build relationships, advise on policies, and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Elanor Parsons, Communications and Media Manager on 0437 164 105 or at elanor.j.parsons@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 20 May 2025.