Manager - Strategic Communications

The role:The Manager - Strategic Communications is responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership of a multidisciplinary communications team, which provides a comprehensive suite of media and communications services across the Department of Health (DoH).

• Manage the business planning, financial, human resources and physical requirements of the communications team.
• Lead the integration of the communication and media functions across the Agency.
• Provide high level expert advice to the Secretary and Health Executive about issues related to the Health portfolio and plan and coordinate any required communications strategies, solutions or approaches needed to deal with current and emerging issues.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of AppointmentPermanent full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $135,408 - $144,527 per annum, Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * An appropriate professional and/or tertiary qualification, for example in communications, public relations, marketing or other related disciplineThe Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideHow to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more informationLaura PyszkowskiActing Director Office of the SecretaryPhone: 0405 371 647
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