Senior Adviser, Campaigns

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Organisation : Department of Government Services

Occupation : Communications, Marketing and Media

Reference : VG / 1830135

Do you thrive on creating campaigns from scratch taking the seed of an idea and working with creatives, stakeholders, and media agencies to see it bloom into life?

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for turning ideas into action, we want to hear from you.

Your opportunity :

• Join our modern, innovative government department leading the transformation of government services.
• Bring your creative vision by seamlessly combining innovation with results-driven campaign experience.
• Enjoy working in an inclusive and collaborative environment within a supportive and talented division.
• We value flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

About us

The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government.

We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses.

We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

About the role

As our Senior Adviser, Campaigns you'll be at the heart of exciting behaviour change and education campaigns, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive real change.

This role is responsible for campaign strategy, coordination, implementation and bringing engaging campaigns to market that encourage behaviour change and educate and inform Victorians.

The Senior Adviser, Campaigns will work in collaboration with stakeholders and colleagues across the department, develop strong internal and external relationships and networks, and contribute to the government's Annual Advertising Plan.

If you love all things campaigns and are passionate about working on meaningful projects that change hearts and minds and educate and help Victorians, then apply today.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will be able to demonstrate :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality, innovative campaign strategies and materials through a variety of channels.
• Proven experience at a senior level in planning, project management and managing the implementation of campaigns within a large, complex environment.

This includes monitoring and evaluating projects as part of continual improvement.

Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide timely and accurate advice and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Mandatory requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in public relations, communication, advertising or equivalent, and / or experience in a government communication / marketing role.
• Experience and awareness of government campaign and advertising processes and media buying.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11 : 59pm on Wednesday, 27 November 2024. All applications should include :

• a resume; and
• a one-page cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.