Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VHLEADPR
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About the role:
This role leads VicHealth's public relations efforts by driving media strategy, strengthening the organisation's reputation, fostering key media and stakeholder relationships, ensuring impactful communication of VicHealth's health promotion messages, and supporting leaders to communicate effectively with the public and media.
Key responsibilities:
You are:
Qualifications and experience:
Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Group: Social Marketing and Communications
Tenure: Full-time, fixed-term (until 27 August 2027)
Classification: VicHealth Grade D
Remuneration: Starting at $97,891 per annum (plus superannuation and other benefits). The role will participate in an out-of-hours media on-call roster and will receive an allowance for rostered periods and additional leave.
Perks and benefits:
How to apply:
Applications must include a resume and a cover letter, which should include why you feel you are suitable for the position and address the Key Selection Criteria from the position description.
Please refer to the position description attached to view the qualifications and experience.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Working with Children check.
For further information about the role, please contact Brea Pape at [email protected] or 03 9667 1341.
VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government