Communications & Engagement Advisor, Corporate Affairs & Engagement

Communications &
Engagement Advisor, Corporate Affairs &
Engagement

Job posted:
21/06/2024

At Development Victoria, we create places for people.

We're a government agency partnering with industry and communities to transform ambitious ideas into reality.

We balance community needs with commercial discipline - and our experience shows that sustainable, liveable places deliver the best long-term return for all.

Together, we deliver places that make a genuine difference to the people of Victoria.

Your New Role

You contribute to telling the Development Victoria story. Working within our dynamic Corporate Affairs &
Engagement Team, the Communications &
Engagement Advisor provides support in creating and delivering Development Victoria's communications strategies for the successful delivery of communications for projects being delivered by Development Victoria.

Job Description

• Assist in developing and implementing communications plans and issues management strategies that mitigate or minimise negative impacts.
• Support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to positively position Development Victoria.
• Provide high quality content across print and online channels including via social media to positively engage intended audiences and achieve measurable improvement of Development Victoria's presence and profile.
• Manage allocated internal client relationships to maintain clear and open lines of communication and ensure relevant sign off/approvals are obtained for communications materials.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including communications staff from key partners and consultants, to positively position Development Victoria and assist in achieving positive project outcomes.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity to build on your communications experience with a committed team in a values-led organisation that delivers positive outcomes for the Victorian community. We are looking for someone ready to jump in and learn the ropes in a dynamic, supportive and fun working environment.

Skills and Education

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a relevant discipline
• Previous experience working within Corporate Affairs, Communications or relevant experience
• Broad understanding of communications and/or public relations
• Experience in community and stakeholder engagement (desirable)
• Broad understanding of and interest in government projects and policies (desirable)

Desired Skills and Experience

Employee Benefits

• Study support
• Opportunity to participate in cross functional working groups that drive diversity and inclusion and sustainability initiatives.
• Novated leasing
• Purchase leave
• Paid parental leave
• Technology salary sacrifice
• Health &
  Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP and mental health and wellbeing leave
• Access to group life &
  group salary continuance insurance
• Modern onsite facilities

Application Process

Please apply via our careers page linked to this advertisement by Sunday 7 th July 2024. Applications received after this date, and via email may not be considered.

Advert may close prior to the closure date if a high volume of applications is received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note:
The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made.

At Development Victoria, we work flexibly and value diversity, and we invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either our recruitment process or the role itself.If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application.

We respectfully request no agency approaches. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business.

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Development Victoria job application system.