At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
About the Business Unit:
Strategic Communication is the department's centralised communication team and delivers communication services on behalf of the department's business units to inform and educate the community about departmental policies, programs and legislation across the justice and community safety system.
The Internal Communication team is responsible for developing and delivering effective communication to Department of Justice and Community Safety employees across Victoria to drive staff engagement and service delivery.
About the Role:
The Senior Advise r, Internal Communication will work closely with the Manager, Internal Communication to provide strategic communication expertise and support to the department's business units and regions to inform and engage staff. The role will support the Manager in the development and implementation of best practice communication strategies and materials to support changes to the criminal justice system such as bail reforms, with an emphasis on reaching frontline staff.
Some of your duties will include:
Provide expert guidance on best practice internal communication.
Develop a range of communication tools and materials and manage complex internal communication projects, with a particular focus on the department's frontline staff.
Develop and implement effective communication strategies to inform the department and key stakeholders of department initiatives and policies, particularly in relation to changes to the criminal justice system such as bail reform, ensuring alignment with other initiatives and departmental priorities.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
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Proven ability to synthesise complex plans and concepts into accessible, timely and succinct communication products for a range of audiences. Strong writing skills are essential.
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Extensive experience in change-based projects or awareness campaigns.
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Strong project and stakeholder management skills - ability to prioritise and exercise leadership to effectively address internal and external stakeholder issues, influencing others to identify opportunities and broker long-lasting solutions.
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative form.at 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.
