Senior Communications Adviser

State Government of Victoria

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • $113,022-136,747 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 19 hours ago
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.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. .If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.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)Job DetailsDepartment: Homes Victoria Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Communications, Marketing and Media Classification: VPSG5 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/584060A Closing Date: 18-Sep-2025 Salary Range: $113,022 - $136,747 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028 Attachments: (Word, 141KB)
Position DescriptionContact: Elle Wolfhagen
0437381515 | elle.wolfhagen@homes.vic.gov.auPosition DetailsTHE ROLEThis role ensures appropriate planning, implementation and evaluation of communications and partnership activities to ensure our communities and stakeholders receive timely, accurate and appropriate advice about projects. The role will act as a critical link between operational policy and program teams and external stakeholders for the development and delivery of communications related to high profile, sensitive and complex programs and projects.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
  • Work collaboratively with policy and program teams and stakeholders to plan, develop, implement and evaluate communications activities for Homes Victoria projects.
  • Initiate and maintain positive and proactive working relationships with project teams to identify communications requirements, identify, record and mitigate risks as they occur.
  • Help to develop a forward plan of communication and events activities for the project stream and maintain appropriate reporting on those activities.
Please open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
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)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.Job details Department: Homes Victoria
Job Reference: VG/584060A
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Communications, Marketing and Media
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $113,022 - $136,747
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028
Date posted: 04-Sep-2025
Application Close Date: 18-Sep-2025
Attachments: (Word, 141KB)
Position DescriptionContact:Elle Wolfhagen0437381515 | elle.wolfhagen@homes.vic.gov.au

State Government of Victoria