Job description
The Strategic Communications Lead reports directly to the Strategic Communications Manager and works in close partnership with all Social Marketing & Communications teams to deliver effective, strategic social marketing campaigns and communications projects.
In this varied role, you will lead on developing and implementing social marketing campaigns, including specific behaviour change interventions. You’ll take a systems-based approach and work alongside multiple teams.
You’ll contribute to all quarterly and annual planning and reporting of strategic objectives and marketing and communication activities.
We are looking for someone with demonstrated knowledge and experience with behavioural change theories.
If you’re a creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills we’d like to hear from you.
Unit: Social Marketing & Communications
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time
Classification: VicHealth Grade D
Remuneration: $93,176 – 115,917 (plus superannuation and other benefits)
VicHealth is committed to ensuring appointments represent the range of lived experience in the Victorian community. Women, indigenous people, people with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and experience required
- Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Behavioural Science or similar area
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Excellent planning, organising, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in data analysis, monitoring and reporting
- Experience using Google Analytics, CMS, and social media for work purposes
- Understanding of SEO
- Experience working within the communications, public health, community or government sectors preferred.
For further information about the role, please contact Jack Knights on (03) 9667 9048.
How to apply
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Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume.
The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position, and also address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
Please refer to the position description to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position.
The successful applicant may be required to undertake a Police Check and Working with Children check.
VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.
A position description is attached.