Director of Communications and Media

About the role

If you are passionate about climate action and renewable energy, if you want to help protect Victoria's beautiful species and landscapes, if you support growing productive and sustainable sectors such as water, agriculture and resources, and if you want to do your part to keep our communities safe during emergencies, DEECA is the place to work.

We are hugely proud of what we do. We bring together energy, water, climate action, environment, agriculture and resources, and through our vital role in emergency response and commitment to First Peoples self-determination, we lead an ambitious agenda for the state of Victoria.

We are seeking an experienced leader to drive strategic communications and media services for the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). As Director, Communications and Media, you will lead a high-performing team and provide expert strategic communications advice across a range of DEECA portolfio's including Agriculture, Resources and Water and Catchments. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic and forward-thinking department, we want to hear from you!

About you :

To be successful in the role, you will have;

• A tertiary qualification in Communications or other relevant discipline is required. Further post graduate study and sound knowledge of and experience working in government would be well regarded.

About the division

The role of the Strategic Communications Division is to build and protect DEECA's reputation and promote its initiatives, projects and programs that support the Victorian community and the built and natural environment.

It provides strategic advice and guidance to on media, marketing, digital and communication (internal and external) to best position DEECA and deliver informative and educational data-driven content, to staff, the media, stakeholders and the community.

This is a fixed term position available until 2 April 2025. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with 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.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 .

Other relevant information :

If you are current Victorian Public Service (VPS) employee, employed on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis you are eligible to apply for this role. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and contractors, are not eligible to apply.

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.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

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