Communications and Engagement Adviser

Homes Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Homes Victoria is seeking a communications and engagement professional to support the delivery of information to communities and stakeholders about regional housing projects. Reporting to the Head of Regional Communications and Engagement, the role plans, oversees and implements strategies to ensure timely, accurate, and inclusive communication.

You will listen to and inform communities, build respectful relationships, and work with media and events teams to support ministerial and public

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering strategic communications plans.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Strong liaison with media and events teams to support public events.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to designing and implementing project communications and community engagement strategies, provide communications advice and support to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and respond promptly to communications issues relating to key projects and develop mitigation strategies in consultation with stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with the media and events team and portfolio coordination team to support the delivery of ministerial and media events.

Skills

Communications planning

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Community engagement

Job description

This role supports the delivery of communications and engagement activities to ensure our communities and stakeholders receive timely, accurate and appropriate advice about projects.

Reporting to the Head of Regional Communications and Engagement, you will plan, oversee and implement communications and engagement strategies for regional housing projects.

You will listen to, engage with, inform, communicate with, and build respectful and inclusive relationships with our communities and stakeholders. Your work will ensure our large and complex program achieves its objectives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Contribute to designing and implementing project communications and community engagement strategies, provide communications advice and support to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and respond promptly to communications issues relating to key projects and develop mitigation strategies in consultation with stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with the media and events team and portfolio coordination team to support the delivery of ministerial and media events.

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Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.