Communications Officer (357966) (Re-advertised)Department of JusticeConsumer, Building and Occupational ServicesLicensing and Accreditation ServicesApplications must be submitted by Sunday 08 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.Award/Classification:Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6$105,921.00 to $119,801.00 per annumEmployment type:Fixed-term, full-timeRegion:SouthLocation:RosnyThe position supports the expansion of the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP-E) Scheme, through coordination of stakeholder engagement and consultation. This work will support the development and implementation of communication strategies and awareness raising resources, related to expanding the current Scheme to close the gaps in child safety, implement Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations, and expansion of activities and services for vulnerable people, including implementing national Aged Care worker screening.We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Key ResponsibilitiesUse highly developed communication skills and experience to communicate safeguarding legislation and regulatory changes to other agencies, businesses, organisations, and the community in a user-focussed, meaningful way.Use creative expertise to develop tools and resources to raise awareness, promote understanding, and support change.Work closely with the Program Manager and Change Lead to provide complex information in simple formats for diverse audiences.Develop clear and consistent communication tools, awareness raising and education resources, and sector preparedness materials, including assisting with developing and implementing campaigns.Develop, implement, monitor and review action plans, including the provision of strategic advice and identification of issues and risks.Identify, engage, build relationships, liaise, and consult with internal and external stakeholders including Departmental and Ministerial staff, and the non-government and private sectors, on the expansion of the RWVP Scheme.Engage and work collaboratively with the project team to plan, manage and deliver a complex change program, including mapping timelines and identifying project deliverables and dependencies.In conjunction with the Change Lead coordinate and co-facilitate stakeholder consultation via a variety of communication channels, ensuring proactive and effective communications to multiple and diverse stakeholders.Analyze and report on consultation data and integrate consultation outcomes into policy development & project activities.Maintain a Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Registration.Pre-employment ChecksThe Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Arson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving ConspiracyDisciplinary action in previous employment.QualificationsRelevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience in areas such as journalism, communications and/or marketing, public relations, community engagement, social work, health and/or policy, participatory project management.Familiarity with contemporary content creation tools.Application ProcessTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.Contact InformationMariae LeckieProject Manager - Registration to WWVP Expansion******Phone: 0438 793 578Additional InformationReview the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr