An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol branch (SCEP) as Senior Content Adviser at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Strategic Communication, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) branch provides specialist communication and protocol advice and support to DPC and the Premier's Private Office.

The Senior Content Adviser is responsible for delivering the Department of Premier and Cabinet's digital content strategy, to support the delivery of communications and engagement priorities. The Content Adviser will support stakeholders across the department to deliver high-quality and effective digital content by delivering training, conducting user testing and analysing channel analytics to continuously improve how we communicate with our audiences in online environments.

We're looking for a quality Senior Digital Content person with a passion for delivering work in a fast paced environment. You will be responsible for driving the Department of Premier and Cabinet's digital content strategy, to support the delivery of communications and engagement priorities.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Proven ability to lead on content development, user testing and delivery and manage stakeholder relationships with minimal direction, demonstrating sound judgement and identifying and escalating potential risks and issues as required.
• Proven ability to deliver content strategies that have clearly defined objectives and steps for achieving them and are measurable, demonstrated experience in analytics reporting, monitoring and evaluation as part of continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality, innovative WCAG compliant content and materials through a variety of channels, solid knowledge and understanding of online communities, digital and social trends.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide timely and accurate advice and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to apply understanding of organisational context to predict and prepare for the impact of events and emerging issues and understand the impact of external events and changing stakeholder needs on the organisation and government.

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

The closing date for this position is Sunday, 12 January 2025.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.

All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.