Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/375099

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+

equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and

Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE The Senior Communications Adviser, Children, Workforce, Disability and Seniors supports the planning, coordination and implementation of priority communications, major events and community engagement and change activities.

The Strategic Communications teams set the strategic communications direction for priority projects and key programs,



policies and State Budget initiatives and play a key coordination role across the Public Engagement branch. You will work with the digital, social, corporate, creative, media and events and advertising teams to ensure delivery of end-to-end communications: for example, advertising, workforce campaigns, roadmaps, grants, honours and awards, strategies, commissions, and major sector events.

Working independently and in the broader team, you will build relationships with Ministerial offices, business and program areas, key external stakeholders and across the Public Engagement branch. The role works closely with the Media and Events and social media team.

You will apply your communications expertise and insight to identify emergent risks and issues and collaborate to ensure a consistent, integrated, and creative approach to communications, content and creative development.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, Children, Workforce, Disability and Seniors, the Senior Communications Adviser is a key member of the Strategic Communications team in the Public Engagement Branch and works collaboratively with other staff in the branch to support portfolio priorities.

As required the Senior Communications Adviser will work with the leadership team to ensure effective communications services, support and resourcing during emergency, crisis and peak periods.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Contribute to the development,



delivery and evaluation of communication strategies and activities and collateral (including but not limited to advertising, events, grants and priority portfolio and budget communications).
- Provide integrated and strategic communications advice and work collaboratively across the division to deliver effective communications of a high written and visual standard and which comply with departmental and whole-of-government guidelines.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and constantly seek out new ideas to increase the effectiveness of the communications with our operations staff. Please open the position description to read more

This role requires a Working with Children Check. Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the .

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

30 September 2026

📌 Senior Communications Adviser (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne