Senior Officer, State Public Information - Melbourne CBD

About this role

• Ongoing, full time (shift work - 24/7 roster including nights and weekends) 

• VPS4 salary between $97,955 - $111,142 + superannuation 

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Officer, State Public Information to provide a critical role within Emergency Management Communications.   

What will the role do? 

• Work in the State Control Centre Public Information team as part of Victoria's operational emergency response, 

• Create and publish emergency information and warnings, manage the VicEmergency social media channels and support media requirements. 

• Lead and contribute to projects that enhance public information.  

• Community-focused communications to help keep Victorians safe before, during and after emergencies. 

This role involves working on site at the State Control Centre, on rotations of four days on, four days off. Successful candidates will be required to work changing shift times, including outside normal business hours, nights and weekends, to support the 24/7 nature of emergency response. 

What skills and knowledge should a Senior Officer, State Public Information have? 

About you 

We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about keeping communities safe during emergencies. You'll need to thrive in a dynamic environment, be driven to achieve outcomes and be flexible and adaptable. 

Our ideal candidate will also have: 

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of different agencies and stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated experience in digital and media communications across multiple platforms. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Victoria's emergency management arrangements. 

• Previous experience in providing information and/or advice to communities during an emergency (desirable). 

• A positive, can-do attitude.  

• Proven ability to productively work independently or as part of a team.  

• Well-developed strategic thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.  

• Developed leadership skills and ability to be accountable and proactive 

• Motivation to achieve outcomes and key team priorities.  

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline (such as - marketing, communications, or a related discipline) are desirable. 

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

Qualifications 

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in an appropriate discipline (such as - marketing, communications, or a related discipline) are desirable. 

About the Business Unit  

DJCS Emergency Management  

Emergency Management, within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the Department) works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The group is led by the Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management. Emergency Management includes the department's emergency management accountabilities and statutory entities and offices.  

The Business Unit: Emergency Management Communications  

EM Communications delivers communication services on behalf of the department's emergency management group 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 preparedness communications, response, relief and recovery. 

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.