Regional Media and Communications Advisor (VPSG4)

• An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where your multimedia skills will be highly valued, in the pursuit of delivering timely and engaging content to a large audience.
• Communicate and showcase projects and initiatives from across a diverse range of portfolios in Gippsland, including in times of emergency response, in a creative, innovative and engaging way.
• An ability to effectively adapt communication styles to meet the needs of the audience, tell a compelling story and effectively manage a workload with competing priorities.
• Contribute to public participation and engagement, support the successful delivery of a number of complex projects and bring to life the amazing work and achievements of our team.

The Regional Media and Communications Advisor develops, implements, and monitors communication strategies and activities across the Gippsland region, provides advice and direction to internal stakeholders, and engages with external stakeholders to build and maintain strong working relationships.

The role is part of the Community and Partnerships Team which facilitates the delivery of climate change adaptation, energy and local government programs in the region, including grant programs, as well as media and communications activities, indigenous inclusion and other community focused programs.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Qualifications and / or experience related to media, communications, stakeholder and community engagement is desirable.
• Video and multimedia skills (including editing) are desirable.

This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2023. The work location for this position is flexible within Gippsland, Victoria, with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 4 January 2023.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. Recruitment is subject to the prospective employee confirming their vaccination status as up to date (3 doses) or providing evidence that they are medically exempt.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DELWP welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.