An exciting and unique opportunity is available for a motivated individual to join the Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) branch as a Communications Officer in the Multicultural Communications team at the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC).
Strategic Communication, Engagement and Protocol Branch (SCEP) provides specialist communication, engagement and protocol advice and support for the department, the Premier and portfolio ministers.
As the Communications Officer in the Multicultural Communications team, you will develop a range of communications, media and event material to support the Victorian Government's key priorities to communicate effectively with multicultural communities. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders in the broader Multicultural Affairs portfolio to ensure there is a coordinated approach to delivering communications activities. This role will report into the Senior Manager, Multicultural Communications in the SCEP branch.
About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare a variety of communications materials for a range of audiences using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
- Well developed planning and organising skills, including ability to identify processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a common goal.
- Highly developed problem solving skills and ability to identify and propose workable solutions to problems and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders.
- Willingness to be flexible and to juggle multiple priorities and plan and prioritise own work to ensure outcomes are achieved.
- Ability to constantly look for continuous improvement opportunities and ways to innovate and to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction.
Qualifications
A tertiary qualification in communications or media or equivalent industry experience is highly desirable.
The closing date for this position is Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
How To Apply
Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other Relevant Information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
