Our purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently. Through education, regulation and enforcement, we work to ensure that energy safety, supply and efficiency are a priority in Victoria and something our customers can be confident in. Our people come from a wide range of professions with diverse skills and experience driving the success of Energy Safe Victoria.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Senior Media and Communications Advisor responsible for developing and implementing media and communications strategies to support Energy Safe Victoria's objectives as the state's energy safety regulator.

You will contribute by:

• Manage and expand the presence of Energy Safe in the Victorian and national media by producing accurate, timely, easily understood and consistent messaging.
• Ensure Energy Safe's position and key messages are reflected in media coverage.
• Develop comprehensive media and communications plans to address issues that impact Energy Safe's reputation and promote energy safety awareness.
• Form strong relationships with journalists and other public stakeholders.
• Negotiate with and influence key internal and external stakeholders, including the media, senior managers and ministerial staff in the management of emerging media and reputation issues.
• Provide expert advice to business areas, senior management, executive and the Energy Safe Commission on strategic media opportunities.
• Develop and implement media policies and procedures and ensure that the appropriate approvals are obtained for media and communication materials.
• Provide media monitoring including preparing daily reports and identifying emerging issues.
• Write, edit and produce industry and stakeholder e-newsletters.
• Attend media events as required

To be successful, you'll have:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in journalism, public relations, communications or a similar discipline.
• Significant experience in a similar role in applying strongly developed media and 
communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage issues that could impact on organisational reputation or strategic objectives. Experience in crisis communications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage effective relationships with Ministerial advisors, senior managers and communications equivalents across government and the sector.
• Understanding and desire to promote energy safety stories through media channels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage media events to bring awareness of energy safety issues and promote the Energy Safe brand.
• Ability to prepare, edit and proof-read to a high standard various forms of written communications including media releases, speeches, opinion editorials and industry articles.
• An understanding of Victoria's energy safety framework and regulation (desired).
• Experience and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a statutory authority in the broader Victorian Government context (desired).

How to apply

Please refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Energy Safe will conduct relevant checks about applicants and the information provided with an application including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.

Energy Safe Victoria values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our organisation and welcomes and celebrates diversity. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community that we are here to protect. We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either the recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources via humanresources@energysafe.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at midnight 27 March 2025.