Adviser, Media

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne seeks an adviser, media to help the public understand the department's work. You will write media content and respond to enquiries across a range of issues.

You will research and produce clear media releases, track coverage, and work with ministerial offices to share accurate information for key events. A journalism/PR background is desirable.

Qualifications

• Desirable, but not essential, tertiary qualification in journalism, public relations or related field.
• Experience handling media enquiries and working with local and city news outlets.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government and department media rules and processes.
• Ability to think clearly, solve problems and provide honest advice when issues change.
• Flexible, team-focused approach with strong writing and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and write clear media releases and speaking notes.
• Promote key policies and programs through the media and respond to enquiries.
• Track news coverage and prepare reports showing how the department appears in the news.
• Write and review content for publications, events and public updates.
• Collaborate with senior staff, ministerial offices and teams to share accurate information.

Skills

Media relations

Strong writing

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Journalism/PR degree (desirable)

Job description

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DJ6117/OCT/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?

• Shape how people understand justice, safety and the law in Victoria.
• Write clear media content on issues that affect people's lives.
• Work on varied issues, from justice reform to emergency management.
• Build your media skills while helping the public stay informed.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

About us

Strategic Communication delivers communication services on behalf of the Department of Justice and Community Safety's (DJCS) business units to inform and educate the community about departmental policies, programs and legislation.

What you will do

As an adviser, media, you will help people understand the department's work. You will write media content and respond to news enquiries across a range of issues.

You will:

• research and write clear media releases, speaking notes and other content
• promote key policies and programs through the media and respond to media enquiriestrack news coverage and prepare reports to show how the department's work appears in the news
• write and review content for publications, events and public updates
• work with senior staff, ministerial offices and other teams to share accurate information and support key events.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in journalism, public relations or another communications field is desirable, but not essential.
• You should also have:
• experience handling media enquiries and working with local and city news outlets
• knowledge of Victorian Government and department media rules and processes
• the ability to think clearly, solve problems and give honest advice when issues change
• a flexible, team-focused approach, with strong writing skills and an ability to plan work and build trust.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Michael Newhouse at [e-mail].

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

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 and 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 wo rk.

Applications close Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11.59pm