Senior Media and Communications Advisor

If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to make sure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy.

Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground breaking projects across Victoria, creating a sustainable place to live and work for all Victorian's.

We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities.

We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria's renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us. 

The Opportunity

VicGrid is looking for an experienced Media and Communications professional who can support our work driving Victoria's transition to renewable energy.

Working in a fast-paced and issues rich environment, the Senior Media and Communications Adviser will have the full tool kit of communications skills across media, digital, messaging and issues management. We need someone with passion for storytelling and an eye for detail who can help us communicate the complexities of the energy sector in a simple and compelling way.

You will be part of a growing and supportive team of communications and engagement professionals who are committed to continuous improvement and making a difference by building support for the energy transition.

If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you. You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.

What you will deliver

• Engaging and accurate written content for a diverse range of audiences
• Clear and impactful multi-channel communication campaigns
• Responses to media queries and emerging issues to tight deadlines
• Proactive identification of risks and strategies to manage them
• Collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of VicGrid's program of work

What you will bring

• Your ability to communicate clearly and with impact
• Experience in a government or energy setting managing a diverse range of communications and media issues to tight deadlines
• Track record of quickly understanding the organisational and political environments in which you operate
• A solutions-focussed approach to your work, thinking about the wider business context when resolving issues

If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer you

We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you.  Joining our new organisation as it establishes its footprint empowers and provides you with the opportunity to influence and shape our culture as well as providing:

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues
• Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

VicGrid is a Division within the Energy Group in the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate (DEECA). DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.   

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.   

How to Apply

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 months. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 7 April 2024.