Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJ3233/AUG/2026

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 major campaigns that help people understand government services.
- Shape communication strategies and guide projects from start to finish.
- Work on projects that can shape public understanding and trust.
- Gain meaningful work, strong experience and the chance to make change.
- Ongoing full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.





About us

Strategic Communication 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.

What you will do

As senior adviser, campaigns, you will lead major communication campaigns and projects.

You will manage budgets, contracts, reporting and approval processes while keeping work on track.

You will:

- leadcomplex communication campaigns, strategies and projects from planning through delivery.
- provideclear advice on communication issues and support senior leaders with decisions.
- use research and evaluation to spotnew issues and improve campaign outcomes.
- leadsenior-level discussions to develop, deliver and measure communication strategies.
- prepareclear reports and briefs while meeting government rules and recordkeeping needs.

About you

You do not need a mandatory qualification for this role. A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing or a related field is highly desirable.

You bring strong campaign experience and a sound understanding of government communication work. Experience in the public sector would be useful.

You should also have:





- strong campaign skills across marketing and communication work, with public sector experience preferred.
- sound government knowledge covering communication policies, processes, branding and advertising approvals.
- robust project skills that help you manage risks, budgets, governance and delivery.
- clear communication skills that help you build support, handle difficult issues and work well with others.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Brianna Kerin at

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safety 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 a nd 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 Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Senior Adviser, Campaigns (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne