Senior Communication and Engagement Adviser (Brand Lead)

at  Department of Education

VPS5 FIXED TERM - FULL TIME UNTIL 31ST OCTOBER 2027

For more details regarding this position, please see the attached position description which includes the key selection criteria. The key selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Guidelines and tips are available for applying for government positions and addressing key selection criteria.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Desirable: relevant tertiary education and demonstrated experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor (Brand Lead) is the steward of the VSBA’s visual brand, ensuring its consistency, accessibility and effectiveness across all platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the VSBA’s branding, visual identity, graphic design and style guide.
• Create content tailored for various channels and delivery methods, prioritising best practices.
• Support and mentor the team, enhancing their skills and capabilities.
• Provide strategic branding advice and guidance.
• Assist communication managers in advising and supporting the authority’s executives, ministerial advisors, and internal teams on risk assessment, issues management, communications, and content strategies using appropriate branding tools.
• Oversee externally sourced content projects, including procurement, supplier relationships, and budget management.
• Collaborate with internal teams, departments, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive and aligned messaging.
  All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team.