The Victorian Government established the Labour Hire Authority (LHA) to introduce a licensing system to regulate the provision of labour hire services across Victoria.
LHA undertakes a range of licensing, compliance and enforcement activities, maintains public registers and conducts research and education in accordance with the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) (Act).
About the role The Communications and Engagement Branch supports LHA mission by planning, developing, and delivering a range of communications and engagement activities to LHA stakeholders.
The team works closely with senior LHA staff and a range of stakeholder-facing teams to provide an integrated, organisation-wide communications and engagement service.
Reporting to the Manager Communications and Engagement, the Communications Lead coordinates and leads delivery of LHA's communications, media, digital and marketing activities.
A capable and precise written communicator with a strong understanding of strategic communications principles, the Communications Lead writes and edits content for a range of audiences and channels.
This role also provides high-level advice and support to the Manager and other senior staff.
As well as directly producing content, the Communications Lead coordinates the work of a small team, managing two staff to develop high-quality outputs for stakeholder materials, media, digital and campaigns.
The role also develops and contributes to a range of communications and digital plans and strategies.
This role has a flexible work location with an option of Melbourne CBD or Bendigo.
About you * A skilled writer capable of developing engaging content for a range of channels and audiences * Adept at overseeing systems and processes, and managing people, to plan and deliver work in a considered, controlled and effective manner as a team * Comfortable coordinating complex, integrated communications activities across a range of teams, suppliers, stakeholders, and channels * Strategic thinker able to proactively identify opportunities and risks, able to raise ideas and contribute to both focused and broad plans and strategies * Responsive, results driven and service-oriented How to Apply Please apply by providing a professional cover letter (750 words maximum) responding to the key selection criteria and detailing your skills, knowledge and experience relating to the opportunity.
A comprehensive Position Description is attached.
For further information regarding Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at https://labourhireauthority.vic.gov.au/.
Applicants will be required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures.
All personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act, 2014.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo the Victorian Public Service pre-employment screening process and an Australian Criminal History Check prior to commencing employment with Labour Hire Authority.