Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10113
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Victoria’s new Violence Reduction Unit, working as part of multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of community engagement forums and other events and proactively engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders to develop and deliver innovative violence prevention initiatives.
If you have experience working with diverse communities in the co-design of initiatives, and coordinating events, then this may be the role for you.
About the Role
The Community Engagement Officer engages and collaborates with diverse communities and stakeholder groups across Victoria, to understand community views and perspectives on the reduction of violence, and to support the work of the VRU.
Reporting to the Manager, Engagement, the Community Engagement Officer:
Key Accountabilities:
For further information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 22 March 2026. All applications should include:
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all VRU employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
VRU actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at VRU can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role. Please discuss in your interview process your preferences and individual needs.