Senior Adviser, Internal Communication
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The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Communications, Marketing and Media |
| Classification: | YJW 5.1 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/YJ0498OCTOBER2026 |
| Closing Date: | 17-Nov-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $122,383 - $128,631 |
| Job Duration: | 29 January 2028 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - YJ0498 - Senior Adviser, Internal Communication - Fixed-term until 30th January 2028.pdf (PDF, 274KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Terry Strates on 0417 160 959 terry.strates@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help staff across Victoria understand changes that affect their work.
- Lead a small team and guide communication across the department.
- Use your writing skills to make complex ideas clear.
- Shape how senior leaders share news and connect with staff.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 30th January 2028, earning $122,383 - $128,631 per year, plus super.
About us
Strategic Communication is the department's centralised communication team and delivers communication services on behalf of the department's business units to inform and educate the community about departmental policies, programs and legislation across the justice and community safety system.
The Internal Communication team is responsible for developing and delivering effective communication to Department of Justice and Community Safety employees across Victoria to drive staff engagement and service delivery.
What you will do
As senior adviser, internal communication, you will help staff understand the department's work, policies and changes. You will lead a small team to deliver clear, useful information.
You will:
- develop practical communication plans and manage projects that keep staff informed
- lead and coach your team, share tasks and support each person's development
- give senior leaders expert advice to help them communicate clearly
- work with events and digital teams to deliver staff forums, roadshows and online discussions
- build strong working relationships across the department and help authors produce clear intranet content.
About you
You will ideally have a tertiary qualification in communication or a related field.
You should also have:
- strong writing skills to turn complex ideas into clear messages for different audiences
- extensive experience delivering projects that support change or campaigns that raise awareness
- project and leadership skills to manage deadlines, resolve competing needs and help people work together
- digital communication skills, including experience using web content management systems.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Terry Strates at terry.strates@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
