Utilise your expertise to provide strategic advice to the Department on best practice campaign methodologies and communications.Fixed Term, Full Time opportunity up to 12 months to work with a high-performing and passionate team.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Director, Campaigns to provide a critical role within People, Safety, Culture and Communications.About the Business UnitThe People, Safety, Culture and Communications (PSCC) group supports the department in workplace culture and people matters, including strategic communications, human resource policy and strategy; organisational culture and change; recruitment and retention; performance and development; pay, benefits and workforce reporting; safety and wellbeing; workplace relations; and employee conduct. People, Safety, Culture and Communications promotes a culture to engage and develop the workforce, providing every person with the opportunity to unlock and achieve their potential.Strategic Communication Branch delivers communication services on behalf of the department's business units to inform and educate the community about departmental policies, programs and legislation across the justice and community safety system.About the RoleThe Director, Campaigns, will lead a team of professionals to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and campaigns that align with departmental and government priorities. It will also provide strategic expertise and advice to departmental senior executives to ensure communication activities achieve objectives and impact positively on the department's reputation.As the Director, Campaigns, some of your duties will include:Providing strategic and values-based leadership and project management, based on advanced knowledge and skills, in portfolio-wide planning, developing and implementing comprehensive campaign strategies, considering target audiences, messaging, and channels.Providing expert information and advice on best practice campaigns approaches and solutions to stakeholders, peers and senior management, delivering better outcomes for Victorians through a continuous improvement approach.Managing campaign budgets, timelines and performance, ensuring quality campaigns are delivered on time and within budget.About youTo be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated knowledge of the work of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, with a particular focus on Corrections, Youth Justice, and Community Safety campaigns.Demonstrated knowledge of State Government Communications - demonstrated knowledge of State Government and Department communication policies and processes, including the Master Agency Media Service (MAMS) contract, Advertising Approval process and reporting requirements.Extensive campaign experience, with extensive skills and knowledge across a range of marketing and communication functions, preferably within the public sector.QualificationsAn appropriate tertiary qualification in communications or related field is highly desirable.How to ApplyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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