Adviser, Design and Digital Communications

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Melbourne is seeking an Adviser, Design and Digital Communications to support Emergency Management Victoria with creative content and communications strategy.

You will produce engaging written and visual content for websites, social media, publications and campaigns, develop digital and print designs in line with Brand Victoria and EMV guidelines, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across government and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in communications or digital media.
• Demonstrated ability to write accessible content for different audiences.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Producing creative written and visual content for a range audiences and channels.
• Developing tailored designs for digital and print communications, following Brand Victoria, departmental and EMV guidelines.
• Building productive relationships with key stakeholders including emergency management colleagues, partner organisations and across government.

Connaissances

Communications experience

Content writing

Formation

Tertiary qualification in communications

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

Adviser, Design and Digital Communications

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

• Develop visual content and write communication materials for Emergency Management Victoria.
• Ongoing, Full time opportunity.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Adviser, Design and Digital Communicationsto provide a critical role at Emergency Management Victoria.

About the Business Unit

Emergency Management Victoria

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, sector specific technology, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.

EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary & Chief Executive, and Emergency Management Commissioner, and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.

Emergency Management Communications Branch

The Emergency Management (EM) Communications branch provides essential communication services to educate and inform Victorian communities about emergency management policies, programs, and legislation, fostering safety and resilience. The division coordinates Whole of Victorian Government communication efforts, supporting preparedness, response, relief, and recovery. Its key functions include issuing public warnings, managing media and stakeholders, communicating recovery programs, engaging digitally, and running proactive public information campaigns to ensure communities receive timely, accurate, and accessible information. By encouraging collaboration across the emergency management sector, the branch plays a crucial role in safeguarding and preparing Victorians before, during, and after emergencies.

About the Role

Some of your duties will include:

• Producing creative and engaging written and visual content for a range audiences and channels, including websites, social media, publications and campaigns.
• Developing creative and tailored designs for digital and print communications, following the Brand Victoria, departmental and EMV guidelines.
• Building and maintaining productive working relationships with key stakeholders including emergency management colleagues, partner organisations and across all tiers of government.

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

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working in communications or digital media.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proven ability to write accessible and effective content for different audiences and channels.
• Experience in the emergency management sector is desirable, but not essential.

Qualifications/requirements

• A tertiary qualification, or equivalent professional experience, in communications or related field.
• Professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable.

The successful candidate willbe requiredto undergo pre-employment checkswhich mayincludereference checks,nationally coordinated criminal historychecks(NCCHC),andmisconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may includeVicRoadschecks,driverslicencechecks, medicalchecks, Working with ChildrenChecks, andDeclaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, pleasedon'thesitate toget in touch withthe 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.