Senior Communications and Engagement Adviser, Policy & Communications Unit in Melbourne

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/NHPOPC/704383

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We're focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It's all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Senior Communications and Engagement Adviser is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality, strategic communications plans and activities to support the office of the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman's (NHPO's) statutory purpose and objectives. Reporting to the Policy and Communications Unit Manager, the role will lead the delivery of the office's public communications in a sensitive integrity environment where accuracy, impartiality and sound judgement are critical.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

• A relevant tertiary qualification is required (such as media and communications, public relations, journalism or a related field).
• Leading the delivery of communications in a statutory authority, regulatory, integrity or similarly complex environment will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in using and maintaining a Drupal 11 website, moderating, scheduling and publishing content on Facebook and LinkedIn, and using design programs such as Adobe Express would be advantageous.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity seeinclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .

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Applications close Wednesday 19 August