The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the rollout of the Victorian Government's multi-billion-dollar health capital projects. We're delivering world-class health facilities across Victoria including new public hospitals and emergency care, community health services, ambulance branches, residential aged care and mental health facilities. VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines. During early 2024, we became a Project Office within the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA), joining sister projects including the Metro Tunnel Project, Level Crossing Removal Project, West Gate Tunnel Project and Major Road Projects Victoria led by Director-General, Kevin Devlin. Contact: VHBA Recruitment
Are you looking for an opportunity to deliver tangible community impact? Seeking hybrid workplace flexibility? Enjoy a balance of remote-working & in-person collaboration at our landmark 222 Exhibition St offices! Are you looking for an organisation that promotes career growth?
The opportunity
As the Communications and Stakeholder Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on and manage communications and engagement of organisational and contracted stakeholders, health agencies and community interests on the largest health infrastructure development in Australia, the Parkville Precinct Redevelopment (PPR).Reporting to the Director, Communications and Stakeholder Management (PPR) and working from within the project team itself, you will play a lead role in the planning and implementation of communication and engagement strategies for the project. This includes the facilitation of community and stakeholder consultation workshops, media and issues management, and content development. The successful candidate will work as part of a vibrant, energetic and supportive team. You will have professional development opportunities, work/life balance, hybrid working and a clear career pathway management. What you will bring:
Contribute to targeted stakeholder and community engagement, media and issues management, event management as well as content development. Create project plans where objectives are clearly defined to meet project expectations, regularly communicate with and support project and creative services team members; ensure project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues. Identify and manage project-related risk and issues, providing authoritative advice on how to manage risks and developing mitigation strategies. Provide an account management approach and demonstrate strong client services capabilities to a range of internal teams and key stakeholders. Lead the planning and delivery of a range of stakeholder and community engagement activities, including information and consultation sessions, surveys and facilitated workshops.
How to apply
To be considered, please apply online and attach your summary cover letter and CV. Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 22nd of September.
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Further information
VHBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life. All prospective employees undergo a National Criminal Records Check. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks, qualification checks and role related clearances. #J-18808-Ljbffr