Stakeholder Engagement Communications Manager

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) branch as Stakeholder Engagement Communications Manager to contribute to progressing the Victorian Government's nation leading work with First Peoples.

The responsibilities of the SCEP branch include providing specialist communication and protocol advice and support to DPC and the Premier's Private Office.

The First Peoples' State Relations (FPSR) Group within DPC is responsible for nation leading work in the areas of cultural rights, self-determination, Treaty, and truth - an extensive program of priority work with First Peoples.

As the Stakeholder Engagement Communications Manager, you will lead the implementation of new stakeholder engagement processes across First Peoples State Relations. Developing communications materials for stakeholders including briefings, stakeholder packs, speeches, event content, correspondence and information campaigns will also be an essential requirement of this role.

About you

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders in a community or government setting and an understanding of Aboriginal Victorians' cultures, experience and knowledges and the ability to engage effectively with First Peoples and communities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to building relationships and working closely with all staff within First Peoples State Relations to deliver the resources and support required to engage successfully
• Ability to work effectively manage competing priorities and requests, solve problems, provide advice, train and support to others as required

Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.

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

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