Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor
- Location: Melbourne - CBD
- Job Function: Communications, Marketing and Media
- Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor
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Department: | Department of Education and training |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Communications, Marketing and Media |
Classification: | VPSG5 |
Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
Reference: | VG/DE/VSBA/20009896A |
Closing Date: | 22-Apr-2025 |
Salary Range: | $109,730 - $132,764 |
Job Duration: | 13 August 2025 (approx. 4 months) |
Attachments: | Communications and Community Engagement - VPSG5 - Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor.pdf (PDF, 197KB) Key Selection Criteria |
Contact: | Jane Thompson, Acting Manager jane.thompson2@education.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
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
Job details
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Job Reference: | VG/DE/VSBA/20009896A |
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Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Communications, Marketing and Media |
Classification: | VPSG5 |
Salary Range: | $109,730 - $132,764 |
Job Duration: | 13 August 2025 (approx. 4 months) |
Date posted: | 04-Apr-2025 |
Application Close Date: | 22-Apr-2025 |
Attachments: | Communications and Community Engagement - VPSG5 - Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor.pdf (PDF, 197KB) Key Selection Criteria |
Contact: |
Jane Thompson, Acting Manager
jane.thompson2@education.vic.gov.au
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