Communications Manager Emergency ResponseDepartment: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Contact: Hilary Miller
0436 649 388 / ******
If you are passionate about climate action and renewable energy, if you want to help protect Victoria's beautiful species and landscapes, if you support growing productive and sustainable sectors such as water, agriculture and resources, and if you want to do your part to keep our communities safe during emergencies, DEECA is the place to work.
We are hugely proud of what we do.
We bring together energy, water, climate action, environment, agriculture and resources, and through our vital role in emergency response and commitment to First Peoples self-determination, we lead an ambitious agenda for the state of Victoria.
As the Communications Manager Emergency Response you will lead innovative, high-quality and effective communications across DEECA's emergency management accountabilities, ensuring the department is ready to respond to Class 1 and Class 2 emergencies impacting the environment, agriculture, water and energy sectors.
This includes overseeing the preparedness, response and recovery communications activities for biosecurity and natural disaster events impacting agriculture.
You will coordinate and deliver early-response emergency communications and media strategies, activate and manage emergency recovery communications activities, and liaise with key emergency stakeholders across the department and Victorian Government.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications Minimum ten years' experience spanning communications, media and marketing.Contemporary knowledge of strategic communications and media channels, processes and planning.A relevant tertiary degree or industry recognised qualification in communications or public relations (or similar) would be well regarded.Sound knowledge of and experience working in government is essential.Sound knowledge of and experience working in emergency preparedness, response and recovery is essential.This is a fixed term position available until 09 May 2026.
The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with flexibility within Victoria.
Hybrid work arrangements are available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 15 May 2025. Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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