Corporate Communications Adviser

About Us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. 

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'. 

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

The Communications division

The Corporate and Internal Communications Team supports leadership initiatives, manages intranet content, disseminates internal news, and oversees branding efforts while also contributing to the development of annual reports for the organisation.

About the Role

CSV's Corporate and Internal Communications team is seeking expressions of interest for a VPS-4 Corporate Communications Adviser. This is a key role within Court Services Victoria's Communications Team and is primarily anchored to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). The role will cover a period of parental leave from 1 June 2026 until mid-May 2027.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce and oversee VCAT's internal staff newsletter.
• Oversee and run VCAT all-staff online Town Hall meetings.
• Write and distribute corporate messages, including from the President and CEO of VCAT.
• Manage Intranet content for VCAT.
• Coordinate and assist with the development of VCAT's annual report.
• Adhere to internal communication guidelines and train team members on communication best practices as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other communications staff at VCAT and across the broader Courts Group.
• Assist with branding activities as directed.
• Provide internal communications support for internal VCAT projects strategies.
• Adhere to internal communication guidelines and train team members on communication best practices as appropriate.

About You 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in creating and implementing comprehensive internal communication plans aligned with organisational goals.
• Proven ability to manage and improve internal communication channels and employee engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working in a communications team, or similar.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume 
• a short cover letter 

For further information about this role, please contact Michelle Dall, Senior Corporate Communications Adviser at CSV, on michelle.dall@courts.vic.gov.au

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position may be appointed to prior to the closing date.

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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 email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.