Shape how people understand justice, safety and the law in Victoria.
Write transparent media content on issues that affect people's lives.
Work on varied issues, from justice reform to emergency management.
Build your media skills while helping the public stay informed.
Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
About us
Strategic Communication delivers communication services on behalf of the Department of Justice and Community Safety's (DJCS) business units to inform and educate the community about departmental policies, programs and legislation.
What you will do
As an adviser, media, you will help people understand the department's work.
You will write media content and respond to news enquiries across a range of issues.
You will:
research and writeclearmedia releases, speaking notes and other content
promote key policies and programs through the media and respond to media enquiries
track news coverage and prepare reports to show how the department's work appears in the news
write and review content for publications, events and public updates
work with senior staff, ministerial offices and other teams to shareaccurateinformation and support key events.
About you
A tertiary qualification in journalism, public relations or another communications field isdesirable, but not essential.
You should also have:
experiencehandling media enquiries and working with local and city news outlets
knowledgeof Victorian Government and department media rules and processes
the ability tothink clearly,



solve problems and give honest advice when issues change
aflexible, team-focusedapproach, with strong writing skills and an ability to plan work and build trust.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Michael Newhouse at ******.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT 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.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Adviser, Media (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne