Senior Communications Adviser

• Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (plus superannuation)
• Fixed-term position for 12 months
• Usual hours of work: Full-time
• Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Flexibility available)

 The Role

As a Senior Communications Adviser, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of media functions for the Victorian Fisheries Authority. This encompasses media relations, media writing, liaison with journalists, maintaining media lists and managing media enquiries.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, this position also will lead several campaigns that span both traditional and emerging digital communications channels.

This position requires an enthusiastic self-starter who is willing to work as a proactive member of a high-functioning team and can quickly develop positive and constructive working relationships with staff and external stakeholders.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead the delivery of media management functions for the Victorian Fisheries Authority.
• Provide authoritative and strategic advice to senior management on media issues and proactively identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Lead delivery of complex, multi-faceted communications campaigns that span both traditional and emerging communications channels.
• Support the Manager Communications in the achievement of communications team outcomes.
• Contribute as a member of a high functioning team to deliver projects and events on time, within budget and to high standards.
• Support the delivery of some projects, including events, as required.
• Adopt and apply OH&S policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

The Team

The position Senior Communications Adviser will work within Corporate Services branch, which sits within the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) group.

About You

 To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated high level experience in managing media functions in a fast paced and diverse professional environment.
• Demonstrated high level experience in delivering communications services across both traditional and digital channels including social media, and a demonstrated ability to lead delivery of complex, multi-faceted communications campaigns.
• Demonstrated expertise, flair and creativity in providing media relations advice, including the ability to proactively identify opportunities and manage risks and expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to quickly foster positive and constructive relationships with staff and external stakeholders to influence and optimise outcomes.
• Willingness to work as a proactive, enthusiastic, harmonious, innovative and positive team member to deliver projects and events on time, within budget and to high standards.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Marc Ainsworth, Communications Manager on 0448 512 213.

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. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

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 cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Sunday, 15 February 2026.