Communications and Engagement Adviser

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. . If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (

THE ROLE

Are you:

• Excited by the challenge of applying your creative and strategic communications skills to complex and rewarding strategic housing and homelessness programs and projects?
• A qualified and skilled communicator with experience developing tailored communications for diverse audiences and stakeholders and looking to expand your skills?
• Highly motivated and organised, and able to proactively identify and escalate project and communications risks?

This role supports the delivery of engagement and communications activities associated with Homes Victoria's Housing and Homelessness portfolio to ensure our communities and stakeholders receive timely, accurate and appropriate advice about projects.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Develop and implement strategic communication and engagement plans and materials including production and delivery of print, online and multimedia materials that are of a high written and visual standard and which comply with Homes Victoria, DFFH and whole-of-Victorian Government guidelines.
• Provide high quality, timely and accurate strategic communications and engagement advice to internal and external stakeholders, constructively engaging with them to achieve desired policy and program outcomes.
• Contribute to portfolio and branch wide activities – including planning and reporting, social media and Ministerial events.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.