Adviser, Media

* Utilise your communications expertise to provide support and advice to the Strategic Communication branch
* Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
* VPS Grade 4: $92,332 - $104,762 plus superannuation.
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.
About the Role:
The Adviser, Media provides communication support and advice to the department's business units, senior executives and ministerial offices.
Some of your duties will include:
* Researching and preparing media releases, speeches and other communication material.
* Proactively promoting initiatives and policies through the media and respond to media enquiries.
* Preparing and reviewing reports on media coverage.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As an ideal candidate, you will possess:
* Demonstrated experience in development and delivery of a range of communication activities and functions.
* A knowledge of State Government and department communication policies and processes is desired, but not essential.
Qualifications:
* A tertiary qualification in journalism, public relations or other communication-related discipline is desirable.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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 SAFE 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.