About us

The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.

About the role

The Senior Engagement and Communications Adviser is responsible for developing and implementing an external engagement strategy for the Authority. This strategy aligns with regulatory and operational priorities and ensures compliance with the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The role involves analysing behavioural insights, compliance data, and policy and legal frameworks to inform educative and regulatory stakeholder engagement initiatives.

About you

You will have demonstrated expertise in the development and delivery of engagement initiatives and behaviour change programs, with an innovative and solutions focused ability to resolve complex matters and build beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders.

Your written communication and editing skills will be outstanding and show a depth of understanding to meet the needs of relevant target audiences ensuring the message is understood and actioned accordingly. You also possess strong verbal and presentation skills.

Along with a tertiary or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, you will be able to demonstrate strong self-management and organisational skills with a proven level of proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.

Why work at the Authority

• Located in the heart of Bendigo, where you can enjoy a modern and collaborative working environment with open plan workspaces, fully equipped meeting rooms, and state-of-the-art facilities (Bendigo ad only)
• We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per week
• You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
• Generous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and more
• Learning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and development
• Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.