Coordinator, Communications and Engagement

• Salary: $79,122 - $96,073 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

We're looking for a proactive, self-starter with impeccable organisational and communications skills who is up for a fast-paced role supporting the smooth running of our Communications and Engagement Team. Help us deliver a busy pipeline of media opportunities and events, hone your writing skills with speeches, media releases and compelling content, and contribute to a range of communications, marketing and engagement initiatives, working with a range of stakeholders.

The Coordinator, Communications and Engagement role works across Creative Victoria's Communications and Engagement Unit to support the work of the team.

Main accountabilities:

• Initiates improvements to procedures within the work area
• Drafts public communication documents Communicates issues and advocates a preferred case or option to stakeholders
• Conducts field or desk-top studies as part of a team
• Conducts projects of defined scope under direction

The Team

The position of Coordinator, Communications and Engagement sits within the Office of the Chief Executive branch. The Office of the Chief Executive has 2 units, the First Peoples unit, and the Communications and Engagement unit, and one team, the Executive Office.

The branch supports the Chief Executive in leading the Creative Victoria group to efficiently and effectively deliver on the priorities of the Department, Minister and the Victorian Government, including under the Creative Victoria Act 2017. The branch leads on priorities to enhance self-determination and coordination of First Peoples policies and programs in the creative industries portfolio, and raises the profile of Victoria's creative industries, as well as Creative Victoria's role, key initiatives, investments, programs, and opportunities.

About You

To succeed, you'll bring strong organisational and communication skills, use technology effectively, and stay current with best practices. You'll apply critical thinking and problem-solving to make informed decisions.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tanya Farley, Manager, Communications and Digital, at Tanya.Farley@creative.vic.gov.au.

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 27 January 2026.