• Utilise your expertise to influence the engagement methodology within Tobacco Licensing Victoria
• Ongoing Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team.
• VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
  The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to provide a critical role within the Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV).

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Principal Adviser, Engagement the Senior Communications and Engagement Officer will contribute expertise to foster strategic stakeholder relationships and enhance communication efforts to support the implementation of the tobacco regulator and licensing scheme, including:

• developing and implementing engagement and communication strategies
• preparing key project, communication and education materials
• providing sound advice in relation to stakeholder needs, risks and issues
• liaising with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes and ongoing education in relation to the scheme.

Core to being successful in this role will be your ability to understand new subject matter quickly, demonstrate appropriate initiative, and your capacity to write accurate, timely and audience-appropriate documents and briefings.

As the Senior Engagement Officer, some of your duties will include:

• Contribute to the establishment of effective engagement and communication strategies to deliver strong project and community/stakeholder outcomes.
• Provide considered, informed and authoritative advice to senior managers and executives, including preparation of briefings, issues papers and presentations to support the delivery of project priorities.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in developing and implementing engagement and communication strategies in a public sector setting.
• Experience in translating policy initiatives into practical engagement strategies and communication materials that will resonate with a variety of stakeholder audiences.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian government administrative processes, including Cabinet and legislative processes (or the ability to understand these quickly)