The Digital Engagement Officer supports the Digital Engagement Team to provide strategic digital engagement advisory services across DEECA. This position is responsible for the administration of the department's online consultation platform and supports the delivery of other digital tools to support engagement capability and capacity.

The Digital Engagement Officer is responsible for content maintenance and relevance on the Engagement Hub – an online tools and resources platform on DEECA's intranet to support engagement practice across the department.

This position supports the Digital Engagement Manager's implementation and coordination of the Public Engagement Framework by embedding the 6 principles of the framework in all digital engagement advisory support.

• Support the delivery of digital engagement consultations, strategies and plans across Engage Victoria and engagement planning platforms in-line with the Public Engagement Framework and DEECA's Community Charter. 
• Provide operational support and partner with project, policy, communication and initiative leads to deliver best practice digital engagement strategies, tools and services that support better digital engagement with the community.   
• Monitor public consultations to ensure to DEECA's key messaging and brand, consultations are up to date, reflective of project stages and follow through with community.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, digital communications, community development, IAP2 certification or similar. 
• Previous experience in stakeholder or community engagement or partnerships. 
• Previous experience in digital engagement platforms like Engage Victoria, Consultation Manager, Social Pinpoint or similar highly desirable. 

This is a fixed term position until 22 August 2025. The work location for this position is -flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements 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 Sunday, 15 December 2024.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au