Emergency Management Communications Consultant

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We also recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Hours per fortnightUp to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.Duties * Assist in the management of the TasALERT emergency website and associated social media platforms, including ongoing development and the provision of support for use by other State agencies as required.

• Undertake project and policy work in relation to Emergency Management Communications and general communications and marketing.

• Oversee arrangements for the provision of Emergency Management Communications support across Government through the whole-of-government Public Information Unit (PIU).

• Liaise and consult with other State agencies and emergency service organisations; officials from other local, state and Commonwealth agencies; and other stakeholders in relation to Emergency Management Communications.

• Provide advice and assistance on Emergency Management Communications and communications strategy management to the Department and individual business units, and at a whole-of-government level.

• Support public information management arrangements for the response to, and recovery from, emergencies as required, including coordination of the PIU and developing training and exercises to build the capability of PIU staff.

• Prepare promotional material, publications, website and social media content and other material as required, including speeches, media releases, and liaising with external consultants such as creative agencies.

• Liaise with the Government Communications Office and the Premier and relevant Minister's Media Advisers, or the media directly, on media queries, and undertake research and develop responses as required.

• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Desirable Requirements

• A degree or tertiary qualification or background in communications or marketing.
• A current motor vehicle driver's licence
• Capacity to work out of hours during an emergency and as part of a regular on-call roster.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyElectronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6270 5607 or (03) 6270 5599.For more informationSharni Driessen
Assistant Director, Emergency Management Projects
Sharni.Driessen@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6232 7660