Senior Communications & Engagement Adviser, Strategic Comms & Engagement

Department of Health Victoria; City of Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meaningful work

Growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Zusammenfassung

Department of Health Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Communications & Engagement Adviser to join the Strategic Comms & Engagement team. The role delivers strategic engagement across major programs and reforms, advising on best practice approaches and partnering with colleagues to inform and involve stakeholders.

The position requires strong relationship-building skills with diverse communities and a commitment to meaningful public health engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant tertiary qualification in community engagement or policy development would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the health sector is beneficial.
• IAP2 training or certification is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Advise on best practice engagement across the Department.
• Collaborate with Business Partners to develop and deliver stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Build good-practice approaches that enable strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Policy development

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in community engagement or policy development

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Communications & Engagement Adviser, Strategic Comms & Engagement

Department of Health Victoria – Melbourne VIC

The Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor is a strategic role within the Department of Health's Communications and Engagement Division. The role advises on best practice engagement across the Department.

The Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor will work with Business Partners to develop and deliver strategies to ensure stakeholders are kept informed and provided opportunities to participate in key programs and reforms.

Key to the success of the role is the ability to create good practice approaches that enable strong and mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships between the Department and its diverse stakeholders and communities.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

• A tertiary qualification relevant to community engagement or policy development would be advantageous
• The following would be beneficial:
  • Knowledge of the Health sector
  • IAP2 training or certification

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at*********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity seeinclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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