Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 13006

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 Treaty and First Peoples and the Multicultural Affairs, 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

At the Department of Premier and Cabinet, we drive meaningful outcomes delivering real impact across Government and for Victorians. As a part of a central VPS agency supporting the Premier and Portfolio Ministers, you’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values flexibility and innovation. Learn new skills, build meaningful connections and thrive alongside passionate colleagues united by a shared purpose.

About the Branch

Strategic Communication, Engagement and Protocol Branch (SCEP) provides specialist communication, engagement and protocol advice and support for the department, the Premier and portfolio ministers. In partnership with the VPS set and maintain standards in best practice communications and protocol delivery.

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Multicultural Communications is responsible for leading a team that delivers high-quality and effective communications,



issues and risk management, stakeholder engagement and advice to senior stakeholders, to support the development and delivery of Multicultural Affairs communications and engagement priorities.

Key Accountabilities

- Lead the development of communications and engagement strategies to support the Multicultural Affairs priorities of the Victorian Government, the Department, the Premier and responsible Minister.
- Provide authoritative and expert communications, engagement and media advice and services to support departmental senior executives, ministerial office staff and branch executives.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior staff, departmental stakeholders and ministerial offices to ensure effective delivery of communications and engagement services.
- Lead a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement while developing strategies to improve communication standards and effectiveness for Victoria’s multicultural communities and across the public service.

About You

We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver innovative media strategies and high-quality content across traditional and digital channels, including briefs,



media releases, speeches, and social media and web content.
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide timely and accurate advice and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and motivate teams, prioritise work, drive performance and foster a team-oriented culture that delivers strong business outcomes.

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

For more information, please see the VPS6 Senior Manager, Multicultural Communications.docx

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 02/11/2026. 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 opportunity 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.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

27 October 2026

📌 Senior Manager, Multicultural Communications (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Premier And Cabinet
📍 Melbourne