Job title: Communications Adviser
Company: State Government of Victoria
Job description: 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. are available for applying for government positions and addressing key selection criteria.About the RoleThe Communications and Engagement Advisor – Early Childhood Portfolio Communications is responsible for planning and delivering strategic communications activities to support projects delivered by the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) as part of the State Government’s Best Start, Best Life program.Best Start, Best Life is a once in a generation reform that will help ensure every child in Victoria can access 2 years of free kinder kindergarten before they begin primary school. The reforms will also make it easier for families to access childcare by introducing 50 new government owned and run childcare centres. The VSBA will plan and build these centres and more than 100 new kindergartens across the state.Key responsibilities for the Communications and Engagement Adviser include:
- providing strategic communications advice
- developing communications plans
- developing content and managing approvals for a range of outputs including website, social media, community notifications and correspondence
- building relationships with internal VSBA and Department of Education stakeholders, as well as engaging with early childhood providers, local government and school communities.
The role sits within a high-performing team that deals with many last-minute changes and often works under pressure. The candidate will need to be resilient, flexible and adaptable to change.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.AttributesThe ideal candidate will be stakeholder focused, with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Desirable: Tertiary qualification relevant to communications and relevant experience
About the departmentThe 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 AuthorityThe 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 DivisionThe 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 InformationFor 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 and ourApplicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Information about the Department of Education’s operations and employment conditions can be located at .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.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Rowena Fitzgerald, A/Manager – Early Childhood Portfolio Communications:Applications close 11:59pm on 28 February 2025.Job detailsJob Reference: VG/1844881
Location: Melbourne – CBD
Work Type: Fixed term – full time
Job Function: Communications, Marketing and Media
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $95,102 – $107,905
Job Duration: 30/6/2027
Date posted: 14-Feb-2025
Application Close Date: 28-Feb-2025
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Position DescriptionContact:Rowena Fitzgeraldrowena.fitzgerald@education.vic.gov.au
Expected salary: $95102 – 107905 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:35:59 GMT
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