VPS4 Fixed Term - Full Time until 14th February 2028

(For more details about this position, please see the attached position description which includes the key selection criteria. The key selection criteria must be addressed in a cover letter as part of your application. Guidelines and tips are available for applying for government positions and addressing key selection criteria.)

About the Role

The Communication and Engagement Advisor (Events) is responsible for planning and delivering ministerial events and communications activities across a significant school and early childhood infrastructure program. Key responsibilities include: 

• coordinating ministerial event briefings from beginning to end, including sourcing of all information, and engaging with multiple stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality events
• producing high quality event documentation, including event briefings, logistical information and run sheets, in line with agreed event processes and templates
• drafting speeches and speaking points
• leading events at schools and early childhood facilities to ensure seamless implementation, including event photography
• providing advice to VSBA executives, ministers' offices and internal teams on event opportunities, risks and issues management
• initiating and maintaining effective and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate information for briefs
• providing other communications and advice as needed, including supporting or assisting with other VSBA stakeholder events and work across the communications branch. 

All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter.  Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team. 

Attributes

The ideal candidate will be stakeholder- and team-focused, with an eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills. 

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Required: Valid drivers license and Working with Children Check, relevant tertiary education and/or experience 

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Victorian School Building Authority

The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is part of the Department of Education. Established in 2016, it oversees Victoria's largest school building program since the state introduced free public education in the 1870s.  

The VSBA upgrades and expands existing schools and plans, designs and builds new schools to meet enrolment demand. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants.   

With Victoria recently introducing two years of funded kindergarten, the VSBA is also working with the early childhood sector on a massive kindergarten construction program. 

About the Division

The Corporate Division provides corporate support to all VSBA teams and fulfills an important assurance and oversight role. It guides the VSBA to achieve strategic objectives and ensure decision-making is transparent and accountable.

The division also coordinates communication and consultation with local communities about their school building projects. It develops graphic design and video content, manages our social media channels, leads organisational customer service reform, distributes our e-newsletters and organises ministerial and other events for our projects.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jane Thompson, Manager - Events: jane.thompson2@education.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday, 23rd January 2025.