• Play a pivotal role in delivering IBAC's media function and producing high-quality communication advice and services/products
• Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• Full-time, ongoing VPS 5 $109,730 - $132,764 + super

Our organisation

IBAC's work is vitally important to Victorians - we prevent and expose public sector corruption and police misconduct.

Our vision is a public sector and police that acts with integrity for all Victorians.

Our team

People who work for IBAC are expected to have a sound understanding of and ability to demonstrate the IBAC values when dealing with Government agencies, the community and colleagues.

IBAC's values are incorporated in professional skills and behaviours for the position.

We Lead by example, Act Impartially, Work Together, Behave with Respect, Strive for Excellence.

Your new role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced media and communication professional to join our Communication team on a full-time, permanent basis. Working as part of a multidisciplined team, and reporting to the Manager - Communication, the Senior Communication Officer - Media will play a pivotal role in delivering IBAC's media function and producing high-quality communication advice and services/products.

Duties include:

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of effective communications to support work such as the quarterly newsletter, proactive/reactive media responses, investigative reports, engagement activities, public hearings and a broad range of other activities.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure the delivery of clear, concise and accessible communication services and products.
• Identify proactive communication and media plans to promote IBAC's role to build a corruption-resistant Victoria.
• Provide internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, with sound, relevant, accurate and timely advice on communication issues and media relations.
• Manage the design and delivery of communication strategies and associated support materials utilising a well-developed understanding of strategic communications.
• Influence negotiations with external suppliers of major services such as media monitoring.

Additional duties are set out in the position description. To view this, please visit the IBAC Careers webpage and click on the appropriate vacancy.

Our requirements / Your skill set

We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:

• A tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism, or related discipline is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to write content for high quality communication materials.
• Demonstrated work experience in communications, marketing, media or related field.

Due to the requirement to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.

Apply now

All applications should include:

• a resume (no longer than 5 typed pages)
• a cover letter
• responses to the screening questions within the application process

PDF documents are preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email .au.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Megan O'Halloran, Director Communication and Engagement on .au

Applications close 11:59pm, Tuesday 28 January 2025.

We are committed to bringing together people with differing perspectives, lived experiences and skills to make choices that reflect our integrity and community, and to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

Visit: www.ibac.vic.gov.au for more information.