Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time - Flexible
Organisation: Development Victoria
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media
Reference: 729
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.
Job Description
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 Employee Engagement Manager plays a critical role in leading and embedding our internal communication strategy. Leading a small team, you will build and enhance Employee Engagement, build capability in our leaders and nurture awareness and understanding of our purpose and our position as a great place for people.
Core Accountabilities
Employee Communications and Engagement:
Lead and implement internal communication strategy for Development Victoria
Ensure inclusivity and engagement across employee groups.
Build the capability of our leaders to communicate with their teams with purpose and passion
Transformation Communication and Engagement:
Drive internal communication initiatives for Transform@DV.
Facilitate cross-organisational engagement for Transformation Program understanding.
Broader Corporate Affairs and Engagement Leadership:
Report both opportunities and issues openly to the Executive Director to advance Corporate Affairs & Engagement team success and minimise risk.
Collaborate with Director Communications and Community and other senior team members to foster a strong team culture.
Lead, motivate, and develop team members, setting objectives and providing regular feedback.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You:
Bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field.
Extensive experience in internal communications, senior communications and engagement roles, particularly in managing change programs, preferably within a government setting.
Track record of developing high-performing teams.
Experience in navigating complex and dynamic operational environments.
Demonstrated leadership in team recruitment, development, and coaching.
Proficiency in stakeholder and client engagement at an advanced level.
Advanced skills in innovation and continuous improvement.
Ability to think strategically and achieve outcomes effectively.
Advanced communication skills to convey impact.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficient in facilitating meetings and workshops.
Capable of persuading and influencing others to take action aligned with the organisation's vision.
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.
