Director Reputation, Content And Marketing

About Us   

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 

We’ve redesigned our Corporate Affairs and Engagement team to better support our projects and our business, as well as provide more opportunities for our people to grow and develop. 

This means change in the way we are structured, the way we work and new leadership opportunities across the team.  

Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Affairs & Engagement, the new role of Director Reputation, Content and Marketing will lead a multi-disciplinary team to promote and safeguard Development Victoria's reputation and brand.  

The team will create compelling content, executing marketing campaigns, establishing a robust digital and media footprint and nurture vital stakeholder connections within both industry, government and media spheres.  

Please note - This is a fixed term position available for a period of up to 5 years.

Core Accountabilities 

• Lead a diverse team in executing marketing, brand, digital, and media strategies aligned with organisational goals. 
• Develop framework for issues management and corporate reputation enhancement. 
• Manage organisation wide stakeholder engagement. 
• Provide oversight of Development Victoria’s marketing activities that support Development Victoria’s housing portfolio. 
• Leadership and management of Development Victoria’s digital channels including social media and website. 
• Collaborate with Senior Leaders to promote initiatives through sponsorships and industry ties. 
• Provide strong leadership to Corporate Affairs & Engagement team, fostering high performance and collaboration. 
• Execute communication plans positioning Development Victoria as community creators. 
• Cultivate internal relationships for proactive communication and issue management. 

About You 

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a relevant field is required. 
• Extensive experience in senior communications, corporate affairs, marketing and/or brand development and management 
• Proficient in a broad range of communication, media and engagement skills 
• Independent management and experience in providing strategic advice on high-profile projects, preferably in infrastructure or construction. 
• Experience collaborating with different government levels. 
• Proficiency in community and stakeholder engagement. 
• Leadership experience. 
• Experience in management of high-profile stakeholders  

Employee Benefits  

• We drive strong collaboration and support our teams to work virtually and flexibly.  
• Professional development opportunities available including;   
  • Study support  
  • Mentoring programs  
  • 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  
• Employee referral bonuses   
• 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, applications will not be accepted via email.   
• 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.  

Application Deadline:  

Please submit your application by 21/04/2024. Applications received after this date may not be considered.  

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.