Senior Communications and Engagement Adviser

The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the rollout of the Victorian Government's multi-billion-dollar health capital projects. We're delivering world-class health facilities across Victoria including new public hospitals and emergency care, community health services, ambulance branches, residential aged care and mental health facilities. VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines.
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Department: Victorian Health Building Authority
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Communications, Marketing and Media
Classification: VPSG5
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/1838211
Closing Date: 27-Jan-2025
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: VHBA - PD VPS5 Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor.pdf (PDF, 221KB)
Position Description

Contact: VHBA Recruitment
vhba.recruitment@health.vic.gov.au

Position Details

The Opportunity:   

The Senior Communications and Engagement Adviser will play a lead role in the planning and implementation of communication and engagement strategies for the Authority's priority projects. This includes the facilitation of community and stakeholder consultation workshops, media and issues management, and content development.

You will have professional development opportunities, work/life balance and a clear career pathway. We offer a hybrid flexible working approach incorporating remote working and our state-of-the-art office in Melbourne's CBD!

  • Prepare high quality and timely communication materials to support the delivery of projects
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders
  • Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records

We are looking for:  

  • Demonstrates senior experience in communications and engagement, particularly within a project development and capital infrastructure
  • A good working knowledge of best practice within complex communications settings across complex and intricate project stakeholder groups.
  • Experience preparing emails, scripts, reports and feedback using clear, concise and grammatically correct language; ensures written communications contain necessary information to achieve their purpose

To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description.   

Interested in working with VHBA?  

Please click the “Apply” button to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.  

We don't want you to miss out! Please only apply for this position via the “Apply” button as emailed applications will not be considered.  

Applications close 11.59pm on 27th of January.  

If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact VHBA.recruitment@health.vic.gov.au  

Further information:  

Want to know more about VHBA? Check out our website and LinkedIn.   

VHBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.  

All prospective employees undergo a National Criminal Records Check. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks, qualification checks and role related clearances.  


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