OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $109,730 - $132,764
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Education and Training
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/1856727

CAPABILITIES

The successful applicant will possess exceptional strategic thinking to drive continuous improvement and innovation with a future focused approach. Significant corporate communications and stakeholder management experience is required, and the applicant will demonstrate an ability to understand the needs of internal and external stakeholders, and to develop and implement related and meaningful strategies. The successful applicant must also possess a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to use influence and persuasion. You will have the ability towork collaboratively while being flexible and adaptable in an environment of change. Critical thinking, problem solving and a strong attention to detail will be key to success.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Essential: Relevant qualification or equivalent experience for the role.

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR TEAM AND PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE VICTORIAN ACADEMY OF TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP (THE ACADEMY).

At the Academy, we are passionate about meaningful and exciting work that has an impact on education and student outcomes. Our shared purpose is to create and offer evidence-informed professional learning programs, events and initiatives designed to take Victoria’s highly skilled teachers and school leaders from great to exceptional and advance the quality and status of teaching and school leadership.
We care about the quality of our work, demonstrate collective responsibility for continuous improvement and support each other to do the very best we can every day to achieve our goals.
The Academy is a learning organisation that provides opportunities for employees to grow. We have a positive culture that we are building together, where people feel supported, valued and heard.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role has a “whole of organisation view” and is essential in coordinating Academy strategies and ensuring these are translated into the everyday programs and projects undertaken across all divisions of the Academy. The role works closely with the CEO, Chief Operating Officer and Strategic Advisor to develop and implement stakeholder initiatives, plans and strategy, aligned to Academy strategic priorities, and coordinates engagement with and correspondence between the Office of the CEO and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bring significant experience to develop, manage and coordinate the delivery of strategic initiatives and projects in line with the Academy stakeholder engagement framework
• Demonstrate a high level of decision-making and initiative, providing advice and developing strategy and plans around stakeholder engagement and activities
• Demonstrate the ability to improve outcomes for both the Academy and stakeholders
• Have a strong background in corporate communications at a senior level and understand the need for careful nuance and tone, as well as exceptional attention to detail and quality when writing and creating assets for different audiences and purposes
• Successfully build relationships with and be a key contact for Academy stakeholders
• Collaborate across Academy teams to ensure strategic alignment of internal and external stakeholder activities
• Ensure all stakeholder activities uphold and build the Academy’s reputation across the education sector and support the delivery of its objectives and functions