• Developing communications plans and strategies for the Victorian Get Ready Community Preparedness project
• Fixed term, full time – 31 December 2028 opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS 5: $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) is seeking a Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor – Get Ready program, to provide a critical role within Emergency Management (EM) Communications.

About the Business Unit

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.

EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary/ Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.

Emergency Management Communications

Emergency Management (EM) Communications delivers communication services on behalf of DJCS Emergency Management to inform and educate the community about emergency management policies, programs and legislation across the emergency management sector to keep the community safe. The EM Communications function is responsible for the coordination of communications across preparedness, response, relief and recovery.   

About the Role

The Communications Adviser supports delivery of key communications materials that help community to access to information across an emergency lifecycle to enable their decision making. They work with stakeholders to understand communications needs and help to tailor communications to meet the unique needs of local communities. They are responsible for delivering communications that meet government guidelines and policy, including accessible communications for diverse audiences across a range of channels.

Some of your duties will include:

• Supporting the implementation of strategic communication and engagement initiatives.
• Engaging with government, industry and community stakeholders to understand their needs and supporting broader stakeholder engagement activities.
• Developing emergency preparedness communications for communities, including writing and editing material for websites, social media, call centre scripts, stakeholder packs, fact sheets, media releases, education material, local media opportunities, newsletters, and key message documents.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in engaging stakeholders to coordinate and deliver effective communications including at a local level and tailored to unique places.
• Experience developing and delivering communication materials for vulnerable, complex and diverse audiences.
• Experience writing effectively for different audiences and channels, including social media, website, newsletter, media and stakeholder materials.

Qualifications

• A qualification in communications or related field is desirable.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.