Senior Internal Communications Lead — Staff Engagement

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Adviser, Internal Communication to help staff understand changes, policies and the department’s work. You will lead a small team, develop practical communication plans, coach team members and provide senior leaders with expert communication advice.

You will collaborate with events and digital teams to run staff forums, roadshows and online discussions, and help authors produce clear intranet content while building

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in communication or related field.
• Strong writing skills to turn complex ideas into clear messages.
• Experience delivering projects that support change or campaigns.
• Project and leadership skills to manage deadlines and teams.
• Digital communication skills including CMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical communication plans and manage projects to inform staff.
• Lead and coach your team, share tasks and develop each member.
• Advise senior leaders to help communicate clearly.
• Work with events and digital teams to deliver staff forums and roadshows.
• Build strong relationships and help authors produce clear intranet content.

Education

Tertiary qualification in communication

Tools

Content management system

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Adviser, Internal Communication to help staff understand changes, policies and the department’s work. You will lead a small team, develop practical communication plans, coach team members and provide senior leaders with expert communication advice.

You will collaborate with events and digital teams to run staff forums, roadshows and online discussions, and help authors produce clear intranet content while building