Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8856
About the role
This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026
As the Communications and Engagement Adviser, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Activity Centres Program, a major initiative of Victoria’s Housing Statement. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative team, you’ll develop and deliver high-quality communications strategies and materials that help communities understand and engage with this important program of work.
You’ll produce content across multiple channels, from briefing materials and stakeholder communications to digital content and media collateral. You’ll also work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure consistent, clear and impactful messaging that supports program objectives and enhances public understanding.
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What you’ll bring
You’re a confident communicator and strong writer who can turn complex policy or planning information into clear, engaging messages. You’ll bring demonstrated experience in communications, stakeholder engagement or public relations within a dynamic environment. The ability to manage competing priorities, think critically and work collaboratively will see you succeed in this role.
Why you’ll want to join us
This is an opportunity to apply your communications skills to a program that’s shaping the future of Melbourne’s growth. You’ll join a team that values creativity, collaboration and initiative—where flexibility, learning and development are supported.
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 6 November 2025
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Maureen Johnson, Manager communications and engagement via email at [email protected]
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