Communications & Engagement Adviser

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Melbourne is seeking an experienced communications and engagement professional to plan, oversee and implement regional housing project communications and engagement strategies.

You will listen to communities, inform and communicate with stakeholders, and build respectful partnerships to ensure complex programs achieve their objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and implement communications and engagement strategies for regional housing projects.
• Listen to, engage with, inform, communicate with, and build respectful and inclusive relationships with communities and stakeholders.
• Ensure the program achieves its objectives through effective communication and engagement.

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

THE ROLE

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

• Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.

Please open the position description to read more.

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.