AddressAbout the Role
Reporting to the Communications and Marketing Manager, the Communications and Social Media Advisor role serves as a central point for organisational communication, providing strategic advice on communication and Social Media engagement. This position collaborates closely with internal teams, particularly the Communications and the Activations and Education Team, to ensure seamless integration of Social Media support for education programs. With a keen focus on engaging both the community and industry stakeholders, this role operates within the dynamic and fast-paced environment of Safe Transport Victoria.
The responsibilities of the Communications and Social Media Advisor will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the several Social Media pages for ST Vic, including working with designers and videographers on content creation, scheduling, and monitoring across various platforms to ensure consistency and effectiveness in reaching target audiences.
- Serve as the focal point for Social Media within ST Vic, offering support to the wider business in promoting education programs and engagement efforts, fostering collaboration and cohesion in communication endeavours.
- Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills and effective communication, both written and verbal, to provide clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and mutual understanding.
- Provide broader communications support, including but not limited to internal Communications and media. This may involve drafting external newsletters, announcements, and coordinating events aimed at engaging external stakeholders such as partners, clients, and the broader community.
- Ensure all communication efforts are aligned with organisational goals. Support a culture of transparency and engagement within the organisation, ensuring all employees are informed and aligned with organisational goals and initiatives.
- Promote and support safe, inclusive, and flexible team operations.
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About You
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Communications and Social Media Advisor to spearhead our communications activities while leading Safe Transport Victoria’s Social Media strategy. The ideal candidate will have significant Social Media experience, including analytics and the ability to resolve complex queries in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated experience using databases and software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Canvas and PowerPoint is required. Adobe creative knowledge with the ability to produce multimedia content is highly desirable.
Qualifications
Communications qualification and/or significant industry experience is highly desirable.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Emily McLean, Senior Advisor, Communications and Marketing via email to **************@safetransport.vic.gov.au.
It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with Safe Transport Victoria. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
What we offer you?
ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs, and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.
A Workplace committed to safety and wellbeing
ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.
Diversity and Inclusion
ST Vic’s broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.
Learning and Development
We want you to grow, develop and learn with us! ST Vic provides you with access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support your performance in your role and further your career aspirations.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience, and interest in the position.
Applications close at midnight 30 May 2024.
