About the role

The Communication and Engagement Advisor (Schools Portfolio) works closely with the VSBA Major Projects and Project Delivery teams, the VSBA Customer Service team, Regions and the DE Media Unit to provide communications support and issues management for schools with active capital works projects. This involves developing, delivering, and evaluating strategic communications and engagement for projects and for various infrastructure programs.

The role involves working closely with other teams to produce collateral, run engagements and pitch event opportunities to Government. It also works closely with the relevant parts of the VSBA that deliver the portfolio's projects and proactively seeks out stories and communications opportunities.

All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will be strategic and stakeholder-focused, with an eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

Desirable qualifications and experience

Desirable: relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience

About the department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Victorian School Building Authority

The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is part of the Department of Education. Established in 2016, it oversees Victoria's largest school building program since the state introduced free public education in the 1870s.

The VSBA upgrades and expands existing schools and plans, designs and builds new schools to meet enrolment demand. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants.

With Victoria recently introducing 2 years of funded kindergarten, the VSBA is also working with the early childhood sector on a massive kindergarten construction program.

Further information

For further information about the role, please contact Jane Thompson, Acting Manager, Portfolio Communications - Schools: jane.thompson2@education.vic.gov.au

For more details on this position, please see the attached position description which includes the key selection criteria. The key selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Guidelines and tips are available for applying for government positions and addressing key selection criteria.

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.

 Application close 11:59 pm on 22/4/2025