The role is based at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

About the Division
The International Education and Partnerships Division (IEPD) provides strategic advice and sector-level support for some of the department's key functions and obligations in relation to international education, the non-government school sector and the use of animals in teaching. As part of IEPD, the Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Unit's (MCSEU's) key responsibilities are to:

• undertake marketing and communications activities in accordance with Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act and National Code, Child Safe legislation, and International Student Program (ISP) strategies to grow and diversify IEPD programs
• establish, enhance and support strategic relationships with overseas governments, internal and external stakeholders within the Victorian and Commonwealth governments and other key partners to support global learning and engagement goals
• support the department's international engagement in-line with Victorian Government priorities, including supporting incoming international delegations and outgoing Ministerial and executive international travel.

About the Role

This is an ongoing position available from 9 November 2026.

The VPS3 Communications and Marketing Officer is responsible for implementing communications and marketing initiatives to promote global learning across Victoria, and the ISP in Victorian government schools. 

Reporting to the Senior Marketing and Communications Officer, MCSEU, the purpose of this role is to:

• assist with updating and managing the study.vic.gov.au website including content and design updates
• coordinate collateral design, development, print and distribution
• create content and coordinate electronic direct mail (eDMs)
• support student recruitment, experience and engagement events
• ensure school websites and collateral quality and legislative compliance
• raise purchase orders and pay invoices
• support stakeholder engagement with incoming and outgoing delegations
• provide general marketing and communications support to the Senior Marketing and Communications Officer.

Attributes

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• 3+ years of marketing, communications, student recruitment or international education experience in a similar role
• previous experience updating websites and brochure collateral, and coordinating eDMs
• previous experience with Adobe InDesign, Canva and Squiz Digital Experience Platform
• previous content creation experience, particularly for multimedia and for social media
• proven ability to establish and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• an understanding of international education provider compliance and risk management strategies
• an ability to work autonomously and complete deliverables on time.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

A relevant tertiary qualification in education or a related field is desirable for this role.

All staff in IEPD are required to possess a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for employment.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. To apply, please include your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements, capabilities and key selection criteria for the role.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Matt Flemming, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer, Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Unit via email at: matthew.flemming@education.vic.gov.au.  

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday 29 October 2026.