THE ROLE

The Senior Communications and Engagement Adviser plays a key role in delivering proactive communications and engagement to support Homes Victoria's major housing delivery and redevelopment programs across metropolitan Melbourne.
Reporting to the Head of Program Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, the role supports strategic campaign and precinct communications, stakeholder engagement, and public-facing activities to build understanding, trust and acceptance of initiatives such as the Big Housing Build, Social Housing Growth Fund, Housing Australia Future Fund, and the High-Rise Redevelopment Program.

Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver communications and engagement materials and plans to support housing delivery and redevelopment across metropolitan Melbourne, ensuring they are aligned with project timelines and government messaging.
• Draft a range of high-quality written materials, including community updates, digital content, briefings, campaign assets, event materials, stakeholder correspondence and internal communications.
• Support engagement with stakeholders, community members, local councils, service providers and residents, including through the planning and delivery of meetings, forums and other engagement activities.
• Assist in the delivery of coordinated communications and governance activities across high-rise redevelopment precincts, including working group support and stakeholder interface coordination.

ABOUT YOU

You lead with integrity, act with purpose, and bring the expertise and commitment needed to help deliver these urban renewal projects that are inclusive, respectful and transformative. Some of the skills, experience and mindset we're looking for include:

• A tertiary qualification in communications or equivalent.
• An appropriate accreditation, such as from the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2). 
• A valid Victorian Driver's Licence is required, as the role requires occasional travel. 

For more details, please open the position description.

WHAT WE OFFER

We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:
17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
Hybrid work model & flexible work options
Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
Professional development and study support to help you grow
Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
Discounted public transport options
We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 21 August 2025.

Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. 

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)

Note: Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.