Organisation: Department of Transport and PlanningOccupation: OtherReference: 6369About the RoleThe Activity Centre Division works across State Government and with local government, industry, and the community to implement the Government's Activity Centre Program. The Project Support Officer role supports the development and delivery of Planning Controls within Activity Centres. The role supports stakeholder and community engagement, prepares a range of project documents, monitors and reports on project status, contributes to risk and issue management, contributes to the processes for project procurement and contract management, and establishes and maintains relationships with multiple stakeholders.Position OutcomesThe Media Officer, Activity Centres position is a crucial and senior role within the Media team. Working in a fast-paced environment alongside the Activity Centres' Communications and Engagement team to deliver and implement strategies across the Activity Centres Program, the successful candidate will be experienced in media issues management or have significant journalism experience. They will have demonstrated experience in strong written communication skills with a particular flair for storytelling and the ability to clearly and accurately convey complex information in simple language, in addition to relationship building and critical thinking skills, working under tight deadlines and keeping calm under pressure.The successful candidate will work closely with journalist stakeholders to deliver engaging content for the Activity Centres Program (the Program). The Program is a key Housing Statement initiative to deliver more homes close to services, jobs, and transport across Melbourne. An initial 10 Activity Centres have been identified where state-led strategic planning is undertaken to introduce new planning controls by the end of 2024, allowing for an additional 60,000 homes to be built. A further 50 Activity Centres will expand the Program to allow more than 300,000 additional homes around Melbourne's high-frequency train lines by 2051.Qualifications and Role Specific RequirementsMandatoryAn appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in journalism, public relations, communications, or a similar discipline.Demonstrated experience in media issues management, including developing end-to-end media strategies and plans.Proven ability to proactively identify opportunities and maximize media opportunities in line with the organisation's objectives and achievements while exercising sound judgment.Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to prepare spokespeople for media interviews.Proven ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership and strong mentoring skills, proactively providing support to other team members as needed as well as an ability to operate independently.Role-Specific RequirementsAble to travel to locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria.Able to work out of hours, including participating in a 24-hour on-call media roster.How to ApplyClick the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 19th December, 2024For further information about the role please contact Phil Buckley via email at type:Full Time - Fixed TermJob classification:VPSG5#J-18808-Ljbffr