Video Production Lead

About the role:Create and develop multimedia (audio/video) content for customer stories, internal company announcement videos, external promotional social videos, marketing videos, recruiting videos, corporate training and other department-wide projects.This role leads high quality digital and creative content production (video and photography content) for priority projects across the department.They work closely with Branch colleagues, minister's offices and relevant business areas within the department and will use video and creative content to tell stories that demonstrate the benefits of government policies and initiatives. They are responsible for ensuring all creative content is clear, engaging and timely, and aligned to the department's digital strategy and strategic plan. They identify positive story opportunities for provision across digital media platforms.They deliver multiple priority projects concurrently, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to support delivery of wider communications and stakeholder engagement objectives.They manage a small team of video producers and liaises with external agencies. They will effectively manage and balance priority work, stakeholder needs, and the delivery of high-quality creative products to enable achievement of the department's strategic objectives.They are responsible for developing strong relationships with portfolio communication teams and will be responsible for collaborating with the branch, including developing engaging creative content for social media and other channels as well as creating compelling digital media products for a range of purposes and audiences, including video, photography and social media content.As appropriate, they may also be required to provide surge support to other policy portfolios to ensure effective media and communications services can be delivered by the Branch during emergency, crisis and peak periods.About us:At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.How you'll make a difference:Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:Technical expertiseDemonstrated experience in creating and developing high quality content (video and photography).Ability to manage a diverse group of employees and simultaneously work toward many initiatives at once.Demonstrated understanding of the health sector and the role and operation of government is desirable.Knowledge and skills * Planning and organising: sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal; establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress; recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them.

• Service excellence: identifies and responds to clients' underlying needs; uses understanding of the client or stakeholder's organisational context to tailor services and ensure a high quality response; looks beyond the obvious to provide outstanding levels of service; constructively deals with service issues that arise in a timely manner; effectively manages risks to service delivery.
• Stakeholder management: identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses to build mutually beneficial partnerships; identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs; uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved; find innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.
• Organisational awareness: understands issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond; understands the reasons behind the organisational climate and culture.
• Self-management: invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to more effectively manage them.
• Creativity and innovation: generates new ideas; draws on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things; actively influences events and promotes ideas; translates creative ideas into workplace improvements; reflects on experience and is open to new ways to improve practice.
• Drive and commitment: enthusiastic and committed; demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work; sets high standards of performance for self and others; enjoys a vigorous and dynamic work environment.
• Flexibility: adaptable; open to new ideas; accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort; recognises the merits of different options and acts accordingly.
• Teamwork: cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals, collaborates and shares information, shows consideration, concern and respect for others feelings and ideas, accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others, encourages resolution of conflict within the group.

Personal qualities * Creativity and innovation: generates new ideas; draws on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things; actively influences events and promotes ideas; translates creative ideas into workplace improvements; reflects on experience and is open to new ways to improve practice.

• Drive and commitment: enthusiastic and committed; demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work; sets high standards of performance for self and others; enjoys a vigorous and dynamic work environment.
• Flexibility: adaptable; open to new ideas; accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort; recognises the merits of different options and acts accordingly.
• Teamwork: cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals, collaborates and shares information, shows consideration, concern and respect for others feelings and ideas, accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others, encourages resolution of conflict within the group.

QualificationsA tertiary qualification in fields related to digital media, communications or associated disciplines would be advantageous.For roles where travel is necessary, a full driver's licence may be required.To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at . Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion .Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our .