Title: Senior Advisor, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
VIDA Roads (formerly MRPV)
VPS 5 Senior Advisor, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
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Hybrid working environment.
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12 months fixed term, VPS 5 $113,022-$136,747 + super & benefits.
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The role is located in Geelong (230–242 Colac Road, Highton) with time spent at project sites (Werribee and outer Geelong).
About VIDA Roads
VIDA Roads (formerly MRPV) is delivering a massive investment in the state’s roads. We’re delivering major new road projects across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria while improving the roads people rely on every day.
The West Gate Tunnel Project will give Melbourne a second freeway link between the west and the city – providing a much-needed alternative to the West Gate Bridge and a vital second river crossing.
North East Link will fix the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network with new 6.5 km tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen. We’re also overhauling the Eastern Freeway and completing the M80 Ring Road at Greensborough.
Road Programs are also delivering dozens of new roads, bridges, road widening projects and major freeway upgrades.
Come and be a part of our centre of roads excellence.
Join us in building better connections for Victoria by:
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In consultation with key stakeholders, develop and implement effective stakeholder relations and communications strategies to support the development of the project(s).
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Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, stakeholder groups, local councils and the community.
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Assist in developing responses to media enquiries and events.
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Prepare and oversee responses to project related correspondence.
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Provide stakeholder management services to project teams, including issues management, stakeholder relations, media relations, advertising, events, web content and publications.
This role assists the communications and community relations activities across a portfolio of projects within VIDA Roads by providing support and strategic advice on communication and engagement activities. This role liaises with multiple internal and external stakeholders in an issues-rich and complex environment and works within project delivery teams and other teams across the organisation.
About You
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Strong understanding of public relations, media relations, and reputation management strategies.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences.
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Expertise in managing high-level internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, business leaders, and community groups.
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Experience in crisis communications and issues management, with a calm and strategic approach under pressure.
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High proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms, including data analytics and content management systems.
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Strong understanding of political and regulatory environments and their impact on communications strategies.
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Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
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Experience in organizing and leading events, briefings, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
This opportunity is 12 months fixed term.
It will be a requirement to travel with time spent at project sites in Werribee and outer Geelong.
For more details about this opportunity, please take a look at the Position Description here.
What can we offer you?
We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you – we want you to be a powerful contributor to this wonderfully diverse and dynamic organisation. Our offering continues to grow but here is what we already have in store for you:
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VIDA Roads welcomes flexible working arrangements.
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Access to annual health checks, including skins checks and flu shots.
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Access low-cost gym memberships for yourself and family at over 200 facilities via Fitness Passport.
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Access to Thrive Gateway, our employee benefits platform is your once stop shop for wellbeing as well as savings and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
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We're committed to supporting our team members and their families in improving mental health and wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and advice for our team members and their families for work and personal issues.
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Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.
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Leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional.
Need more information?
Sharon Edlich, Manager, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement, sharon.edlich@vida.vic.gov.au
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now via the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts. Applications to include a CV and preferably Cover Letter and will not be accepted via email. There is no need to provide any type of response to Key Selection Criteria separately, but we do encourage you to outline relevant experience and motivation for applying in your cover letter.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a national police check and misconduct screening.
To be part of something meaningful and leave a positive legacy connecting Victorian communities, apply for a role with us today.
