SENIOR MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR - EMERGENCY RECOVERY

• $120,692 - $161,511 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed-term, 30 September 2020
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: CBD (flexibility may be available)

The Senior Media and Communications Advisor - Emergency Recovery will deliver innovative, high-quality and effective strategic communications, media and stakeholder engagement services to support Agriculture Victoria's drought and bushfire response and recovery activities.

The successful applicant will work independently to lead this critical piece of work, while collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across Agriculture Victoria and the Strategic Communications and Marketing branch.

Key accountabilities include:

• Initiate, lead and drive the development and implementation of strategic communications, media and stakeholder engagement relating to Agriculture Victoria's drought and bushfire recovery agenda
• Provision of expert communications, engagement and media advice, leadership and strategic direction to senior personnel with the department
• Work collaboratively within key internal stakeholders to ensure communications, media and stakeholder engagement strategies and functions are effectively planned, managed, implemented and evaluated
• Provide communications and media support, management and leadership as part of the department's emergency response and manage the delivery of communications and media requirements for any DJPR related emergencies

The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate –

• strong ability to strategically plan, prioritise and achieve high-standards of performance for strategic communications, media and stakeholder engagement activities;
• ability to deal with communications, media and stakeholder engagement concepts and high-level complexity comfortably, and use analytical and conceptual skills to effectively manage reputational risks and issues, solve problems and implement innovative solutions;
• a track record of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, collaborating and coordinating with subject matter experts and communications colleagues while assuming primary accountability for developing and delivering the communications strategy for a significant program of work; and
• commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and seeking ways to improve communications, media and stakeholder engagement services and advice.

A relevant tertiary degree in communications or public relations (or similar) is required.

The position of Senior Communications Advisor is part of the Strategic Communications and Marketing branch of the Inclusion group.  Our group champions the fair distribution of benefits that stem from a strong economy. We do this by using our resources and skills to understand how the economy impacts different socio-economic groups, communities, regions and businesses to maximise the impact of government investment.

For a confidential discussion, please call Hilary Miller, A/Director of Media & Communications. on 03 8392 6747.

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 see the attached position description.  To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now' button below.

Applications close at midnight on 9 March 2020 and must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.