Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12007

About Us

We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for First Peoples, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and the Special Minister of State, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DPC’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:

- Leadership

- Integrity

- Responsiveness

- Impartiality

- Accountability

- Respect
- Commitment to Human Rights.

About the Branch The Public Administration group supports the Victorian Government and the DPC Secretary with expertise in public sector governance, strategic communication, protocol and intergovernmental relations, and advice on legal issues and legislation. The group also provides whole of government leadership and coordination in these areas. In doing so, the group gives special attention to the institutions and systems of Westminster government, including the operation of Cabinet and the Victorian Executive Council, and relationships with the Office of the Governor, Parliament, Chief Parliamentary Counsel, the Victorian Electoral Commission and the Victorian Public Sector Commission.

About the Role The Adviser, First Peoples State Relations communications is responsible for providing high-quality and effective communications,



issues and risk management, media, event services and advice to stakeholders to support the delivery of government priorities for the First Peoples portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

- Liaise with stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate communications strategies and plans to support government activities, DPC, the Premier and DPC’s Ministers.
- Contribute to planning and strategic activities for the government’s key communication channels, ensuring a coordinated and integrated approach to communication and compliance with best practice, standards, policies, and guidelines.
- Produce high-quality communications materials including media releases, holding lines, responses to media inquiries, communications plans, correspondence, and speeches for DPC, the Premier and DPC’s Ministers.
- Provide support across the branch in the planning and delivery of events and celebrations for DPC, the Premier and DPC’s Ministers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide high-quality support and advice, where required, on media and communications issues.
- Maintain efficient and compliant records and briefings for approval by senior stakeholders.




- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and work collaboratively to increase the effectiveness of the team’s communications.
- Understand the sensitives involved in creating communications for diverse audiences and the importance of inclusive and tailored language.
- Other duties as directed.

Desirable requirements

- A tertiary qualification in communications, media or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders in community or government setting.

This is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Monday, 12 October 2026. All applications should include:

- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal chance workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Apply now Applications close Monday 12 October 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 28 September 2026

📌 Adviser - First Peoples State Relations Communications (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne