At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful communication campaigns that make a difference in the community.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to diversity and community safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to making Victoria a safer place.
- Why this job: Shape major campaigns and grow your leadership skills while serving the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading communication campaigns, preferably in the public sector.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
Lead campaigns that help people understand important justice services and reforms. Guide a skilled team to deliver clear communication with real community impact. Use your experience to shape major campaigns across the Victorian Government. Grow your leadership while working on complex and meaningful projects.
Fixed-term, 12-month role, earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
What you will do
- Lead a team that plans and delivers communication campaigns across the department.
- Help shape communication that supports government priorities and informs the Victorian community.
- Lead major communication strategies and campaigns from planning through to evaluation.
- Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on campaign planning, research and communication.
- Manage a high-performing team and support staff to build their skills.
- Oversee complex projects, budgets, contracts and reporting requirements.
- Use evidence and market research to improve campaigns and meet community needs.
About you
- A tertiary qualification in communications or a related field is highly desirable.
- Strong experience leading communication campaigns, ideally in the public sector.
- Strong knowledge of Victorian Government communication policies, processes and campaign approvals.
- Proven experience leading communication, marketing, research and project work.
- Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
- The ability to build productive working relationships, support change and deliver results.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
Applications close Sunday 23 August.
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