About the Big Housing Build
The landmark $5.3 billion Big Housing Build investment announced in 2020 was a major boost to housing delivery in Victoria. But total investment has now grown to more than $8 billion - delivering even more and better homes in Victoria.
This includes additional programs such as the Regional Housing Fund, Social Housing Growth Fund and others.
These combined programs are delivering over 16,000 homes, while our High-rise Redevelopment Project will deliver even more homes, with a pipeline of projects through to 2051.
Announced as a key pillar of the Victorian Government’s Housing Statement, the High-rise Redevelopment Program will progressively retire and redevelop all of Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers to deliver thousands more modern and accessible social, affordable and market homes.
From the time of the program announcement, a total of five estates in inner Melbourne are already under active redevelopment and at various stages of project feasibility, planning, procurement and delivery. Once complete, the Program will provide homes for 30,000 people including an increase of at least 10% social housing, improve the urban amenity of inner-city precincts, foster thriving and inclusive communities and capitalise on the housing potential of the well-located sites.
This combined program of delivery presents a once in a lifetime career opportunity to be a part of the high-performing team at Homes Victoria responsible for delivering large-scale urban renewal projects that transform neighbourhoods and drive generational change.
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well-equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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THE ROLE
The Communications and Engagement Manager will lead communications and engagement with impacted communities during major redevelopment projects throughout planning, procurement and delivery.
Tasked with enhancing the level of coordination and impact at some of Victoria's most complex redevelopment sites, this role is pivotal in ensuring that community and project outcomes are not just upheld but continually improved.
Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development and implementation of place-based communication and engagement strategies for construction and delivery projects across Homes Victoria's redevelopment precincts.
- Collaborate with program-wide communication and engagement teams to align localised strategies with broader social licence objectives.
- Provide strategic advice to the Director of Project Communication on project-specific communication challenges and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including program managers, architects, engineers, and delivery teams, to facilitate multidisciplinary discussions; and external stakeholders, including community groups, local councils, and contractors, to ensure effective communication during infrastructure delivery and redevelopment.
ABOUT YOU
You lead with integrity, act with purpose, and bring the expertise and commitment needed to help deliver these urban renewal projects that are inclusive, respectful and transformative. Some of the skills, experience and mindset we're looking for include:
- Mandatory experience: minimum 5 years' experience leading communications and engagement for major projects in the government, not for profit or private sector.
- Extensive experience managing diverse stakeholder relationships including contractors, senior stakeholders, community groups, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills to resolve issues and drive outcomes in complex, high-risk, high-pressure environments.
- Deep knowledge of best practice in infrastructure communication, managing localised disruption and change, understanding of Victoria's planning legislation, PPPs and engagement frameworks.
For more details, please open the position description.
WHAT WE OFFER
We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:
17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
Hybrid work model & flexible work options
Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
Professional development and study support to help you grow
Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
Discounted public transport options
We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 28 September 2025.
Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You do
n't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Note: Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.