Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

- Lead major campaigns that help people understand government services.
- Shape communication strategies and guide projects from start to finish.
- Work on projects that can shape public understanding and trust.
- Gain meaningful work, strong experience and the chance to make change.
- Ongoing full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

Strategic Communication delivers communication services on behalf of the department's business units to inform and educate the community about departmental policies, programs and legislation across the justice and community safety system.

What you will do

As senior adviser, campaigns, you will lead major communication campaigns and projects.

You will manage budgets, contracts, reporting and approval processes while keeping work on track.

You will:

- leadcomplexcommunication campaigns, strategies and projects from planning through delivery.
- provideclearadvice on communication issues and support senior leaders with decisions.
- use research and evaluation to spotnewissues and improve campaign outcomes.
- leadsenior-leveldiscussions to develop, deliver and measure communication strategies.
- prepareclearreports and briefs while meeting government rules and recordkeeping needs.

About you

You do not need a mandatory qualification for this role. A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing or a related field is highly desirable.





You bring strong campaign experience and a sound understanding of government communication work. Experience in the public sector would be useful.

You should also have:

- strong campaign skillsacross marketing and communication work, with public sector experience preferred.
- sound government knowledgecovering communication policies, processes, branding and advertising approvals.
- strong project skillsthat help you manage risks, budgets, governance and delivery.
- clear communication skillsthat help you build support, handle difficult issues and work well with others.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Brianna Kerin at *************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

KEY INFORMATION:

Child safety statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

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📌 Senior Adviser, Campaigns (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne