Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/D03203AUGUST2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Lead campaigns that help people understand important justice services and reforms.

- Guide a skilled team to deliver clear communication with real community impact.

- Use your experience to shape major campaigns across the Victorian Government.





- Grow your leadership while working on complex and meaningful projects.

- Fixed-term, 12-month role, earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior manager, campaigns, you will lead a team that plans and delivers communication campaigns across the department.

You will help shape communication that supports government priorities and informs the Victorian community.

You will

- lead major communication strategies and campaigns from planning through to evaluation
- provide trusted advice to senior leaders on campaign planning, research and communication
- manage a high-performing team and support staff to build their skills
- oversee complex projects, budgets, contracts and reporting requirements
- use evidence and market research to improve campaigns and meet community needs.

About you A tertiary qualification in communications or a related field is highly desirable. You should also have strong experience leading communication campaigns, ideally in the public sector.

You should also have

- strong knowledge of Victorian Government communication policies, processes and campaign approvals
- proven experience leading communication, marketing, research and project work
- excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills
- the ability to build productive working relationships,



support change and deliver results.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email James Talia at [email protected].

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.

KEY 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.

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

7 August 2026

📌 Senior Manager, Campaigns (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne