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Communications Advisor
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Department of Education
Job Description
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1927688
Communications Advisor delivering evidence-based education campaigns, managing stakeholders, coordinating communications strategies, meeting deadlines, and supporting projects with strong writing skills.
About the role
The Communications Advisor supports the delivery of best-practice and evidence-based communications that concisely communicates the education narrative to our staff and the broader public.
The Communications Advisor collaborates with other teams within the Communications Division, program areas and other key stakeholders to develop integrated communication strategies and campaigns that align to departmental and government priorities.
This role will be part of a high performing team working on campaigns and communications that have a positive impact on Victoria's children, parents and workforce.
Key responsibilities
Assist in coordinating, developing and evaluating communication strategies and campaigns
Assist in managing key client relationships across the Department
Management of tactics to ensure they are delivered on time and within scope
Provide administrative support to the team
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
experience working in strategic communications and campaigns
excellent verbal and written communication skills
strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders
the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
being values driven.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Experience in a communications role.
A tertiary qualification in fields related to communication, public relations and/or change management would be desirable.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role in line with the duties, required capabilities and the Key Selection Criteria.
About the Division
The Communications division collaborates with key stakeholders to strategically shape and deliver communication and community engagement opportunities.
The division is responsible for the delivery of communications on behalf of the department to support and improve Victoria's education.
The partnership allows the division to support the Victorian Government priorities in early childhood development, and school education. This includes engaging with the Department's workforce, supporting the implementation of policies and reforms, protecting, and strengthening the reputation of our education and providing communications support and advice to the Victorian Government.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Fiona Bell at fiona.bell@education.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on 23 June 2026
Applications close Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
16 June 2026
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1927688
Communications Advisor delivering evidence-based education campaigns, managing stakeholders, coordinating communications strategies, meeting deadlines, and supporting projects with strong writing skills.
About the role
The Communications Advisor supports the delivery of best-practice and evidence-based communications that concisely communicates the education narrative to our staff and the broader public.
The Communications Advisor collaborates with other teams within the Communications Division, program areas and other key stakeholders to develop integrated communication strategies and campaigns that align to departmental and government priorities.
This role will be part of a high performing team working on campaigns and communications that have a positive impact on Victoria's children, parents and workforce.
Key responsibilities
Assist in coordinating, developing and evaluating communication strategies and campaigns
Assist in managing key client relationships across the Department
Management of tactics to ensure they are delivered on time and within scope
Provide administrative support to the team
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
experience working in strategic communications and campaigns
excellent verbal and written communication skills
strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders
the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
being values driven.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Experience in a communications role.
A tertiary qualification in fields related to communication, public relations and/or change management would be desirable.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role in line with the duties, required capabilities and the Key Selection Criteria.
About the Division
The Communications division collaborates with key stakeholders to strategically shape and deliver communication and community engagement opportunities.
The division is responsible for the delivery of communications on behalf of the department to support and improve Victoria's education.
The partnership allows the division to support the Victorian Government priorities in early childhood development, and school education. This includes engaging with the Department's workforce, supporting the implementation of policies and reforms, protecting, and strengthening the reputation of our education and providing communications support and advice to the Victorian Government.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Fiona Bell at fiona.bell@education.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.
Applications close 11:59pm on 23 June 2026
Applications close Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
16 June 2026
