Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/ECE/1955150
Seeking a Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor to lead the development and implementation of integrated communication and engagement strategies and tactical plans to support key projects and initiatives.
About the Role
The Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor leads the development and implementation of integrated communication and engagement strategies and tactical plans to support key projects and initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for providing quality advice and support to internal stakeholders regarding effective communications; including content, timing, presentation, speech, and choosing the right medium for the message.
Your duties will include:
- Drafting, collating and distributing briefing and communication materials
- Leading the establishment of external stakeholder engagement activities including the development of project management documents and stakeholder engagement tools
- Leads the development and implementation of integrated communication strategies and tactical plans to support key projects and initiatives.
providing quality advice and support to internal stakeholders regarding effective communications, including content, timing, presentation, speech, and choosing the right medium for the message.
- About Early Learning Victoria
The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten. The centres provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.
Early Learning Victoria is part of the Victorian Department of Education. The ELV central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and supports and oversees 18 centres that have recently opened. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Early Learning Victoria is committed to the Child Safe Standards and safeguarding of children from harm.
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, Strong administrative skills with a high level of knowledge and experience across the MS Office suite Strong customer service skills and the ability to proactively establish customer needs with a solution focus.
- Organisation skills with the ability to perform under limited direction, manage own time and manage competing demands and stakeholders.
- Ability to work as part of a team (immediate team and with others across the organisation) and is a role model for engaging and collaborating with families and colleagues.
Desirable: Experience in working for Government owned and operated Early Learning Services
- How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Hannah Sweetman, Manager Policy and Strategy, Hannah.Sweetman@education.vic.gov.au
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Hannah Sweetman, Manager Policy and Strategy via email Hannah.Sweetman@education.vic.gov.au
Preferred applicants will be required to have a Working with Children Check. A police check and other pre-employment checks may be required. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Applications close Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 29 October 2026
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