Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Lead the development of the communication and engagement strategies of the Office for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice and accurate information on all issues in relation to the communication, stakeholder engagement and information activities of the office.
• Develop high-quality publications, resources and other initiatives, utilising online applications including webinar software and e-learning platforms to disseminate the key messages of the Office.
• Engage with media to undertake relevant research and develop appropriate material as required.
• Create, research and identify relevant material that contribute to the ongoing development for the Office website.
• Work collaboratively as part of the team to deliver outcomes related to organisational practices to keep children and young people in Tasmania safe from harm when receiving services from organisations and institutions.
• Keep abreast of the latest research on relevant matters for the preparation of correspondence, briefings, presentations, media releases and speech notes for the Independent Regulator and their Deputies.
• Perform other duties as envisaged by the assigned classification under the relevant award and in accordance with the skills, competence and training of the occupant as required.

Essential Requirements

• A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment).

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or journalism or demonstrated work experience in relevant field

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (******) Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor (CYSOF).docx

 Statement of Duties (******) Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor (CYSOF).pdf

 Information for applicants (Office of the Independent Regulator).docx

 Information for applicants (Office of the Independent Regulator).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (*************.

For more information

Alexandra Patrikios
Director, Strategic Engagement
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Phone: (*************

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
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