Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11812

VPS5 Senior Advisor, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

Hybrid working setting.

12-monthfixed term,VPS5$116,413 - $140,849+ super & benefits.

This role is based at 180 Lonsdale Streetin the Development team

Join us in building better connections for Victoria by:

Developingand leadingcommunity and stakeholder engagement programs to seek feedback onVIDA Roads’projects in theplanning phase, to help inform the development of the project(s) and decision-making.

Draftinga diverse range of communication materials to highlight projects in planning andsupportingcommunity and stakeholder engagement programs including letters, web content, emails to key stakeholders and advertising materials.

Developingandmaintainingrelationships with government agencies, stakeholder groups, localcouncilsand the community.

Preparingand overseeingresponses to project related correspondence.

Providingstakeholder management services to project teams, including issues management, stakeholder relations, advertising, events, webcontentand publications.

This roleassiststhe communicationsandengagement activitiesacross a portfolio of projects within VIDA Roads by providing support and strategic advice on communication and engagement activities. This role liaises with multiple internal and external stakeholders in an issues-rich and complex environment and works within project teams and other teams/disciplinesacross the organisation.

Availability to attend construction sites and community engagement events, which may fall outside of standard business hours.

A relevant qualification in communications, public relations, media or public policy discipline, or extensive relevant experience is highly desirable.





Experience leading community engagement programs via Engage Victoria is highly desirable.

Proven ability to provide strategic stakeholder recommendations and advice to senior management, coupled with the ability to successfully manage multiple sensitive stakeholder interfaces simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to plan,deliverand review stakeholder relations and community engagement strategies in a politically sensitive and deadline driven environment. Experience in the context of a major transport infrastructure project is desirable, however, not mandatory.

We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you – we want you to be a powerful contributor to this wonderfully diverse and dynamic organisation. Our offering continues to grow but here
is what we already have in store for you:

VIDARoadswelcomes flexible working arrangements.

Access to annual health checks, including skins checks and flu shots.

Access low-cost gym memberships for yourself and family at over 200 facilities via Fitness Passport.

Access to Thrive Gateway, our employee benefits platform is your once stop shop for wellbeing as well as savings and discounts at hundreds of retailers.

We're committed to supporting our team members and their families in improving mental health and wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and advice for our team members and their families for work and personal issues.

Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.

Leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a national
police check and misconduct screening.

Applications close Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Senior Advisor, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne