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Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.

Position Title

Victoria Police – Communications Advisor Intern

Location

Melbourne

Position Duration

Three (3) months, can be completed flexible

Commencing Feb 2020

Position Overview

The Victoria Police Media and Corporate Communications Department (MCCD) would be looking for someone seeking to develop their skills as a Communications Advisor within the Reactive Online Communications (ROC) Unit.

The role of MCCD is to protect and enhance the reputation of Victoria Police through the provision of responsive, comprehensive and quality communication services. Although the ROC unit sits within the Reactive Media division of MCCD, the team works closely with all other teams across MCCD on various projects and events.

ROC are primarily responsible for posting, moderating and creating digital content for the Victoria Police social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc). We operate in a fast-paced, reactive media environment to deliver police news and critical incident alerts to the public via our social media channels. We also assist with proactive digital media content and campaigns, internal communications projects, Film and TV, as well as various online initiatives.

We are looking for someone to work primarily within the ROC team, but there will be opportunities to work with other teams across MCCD during the internship.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and outgoing individual who wants to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment. No two days are the same in MCCD, and due to the reactive nature of police media, we are looking for a candidate who enjoys variety and can quickly adapt to changing priorities.

You will have good communications and relationship management skills, as well as a good understanding of social media and digital communications. We will customise work experience opportunities dependent on the applicants area of interest.

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

Main Tasks

Post and moderate content on Victoria Police social media platforms

Livestreaming of media conferences on Facebook

Produce and curate digital content suitable for different social media platforms

Provide information, research, and advice on digital communications strategies

Prepare reports, analytics, project proposals, correspondence and submissions for a range of stakeholders within Victoria Police.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Provide high level customer service and attend to enquiries from a range of stakeholders.

Required Skills

Excellent knowledge and experience of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Messenger, etc)

Intermediate skills in producing and editing short-form video in Adobe’s PremierPro

Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, Outlook

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Positive attitude and a passion for social media and policing.

Ideal Degree/Discipline

Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or Journalism or other related disciplines and degrees

Eligibility Requirements

Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Australian citizens only (TBC)

Identify as having disability

Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance

Apply Here

www.tfaforms.com/420924

Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 03 9621 1562 for further information.

Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.