Description:
Overview
Work type: Full time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPSG3
Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/DE/PES/20001342A
The primary purpose of the Digital Assistant role is to assist and contribute to the management and governance of the Department’s websites. It ensures they are maintained and deliver on the Department’s priority communication activities. It structures, builds, publishes, maintains and expires complex websites for multiple audiences. It also provides advice to help align channels and products to digital standards.
Work Type
Fixed term contract with a end date of 19 September 2025.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
About the Division
The Communications Division leads, shapes and supports communication of Victorian Government priorities for early childhood development, school education and vocational education and training.
The Digital and Creative Services Branch creates and manages the content and channels that deliver the Department's communication objectives. The branch provides expert advice and services related to design, brand management, written and visual content development, channel and advocates for a digital-first approach to communications across the Department.
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Digital Assistant role is to assist and contribute to the management and governance of the Department's websites. It ensures they are maintained and deliver on the Department's priority communication activities. It structures, builds, publishes, maintains and expires complex websites for multiple audiences. It also provides advice to help align channels and products to digital standards.
The role works closely with other teams in the Communications Division, advising on digital communication approaches and helping to implement communication plans, strategies and campaigns.
Attributes
This is an exciting and busy role in a supportive team. The role will suit someone who has an eager willingness to learn and an interest in digital communications. The incumbent will work with many partners across the division and department, in particular the delivery of website content. There's an opportunity to learn how to deliver on projects, EDM communications and educate on digital best practice.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification communications and/or relevant professional experience.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Madeleine Russell – A/Product Manager (Websites) via phone: 0403 679 130 or email: [emailprotected] .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 30th May 2025.
Applications close Friday 30 May 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 16 May 2025