Advisor - Partnerships and Engagement

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC invites applications for an Advisor – Partnerships and Engagement. You will support the International Education and Study Melbourne team to develop and deliver integrated marketing, partnerships and engagement activities that raise Victoria's international education profile.

Reporting to the Manager – Campaigns and Partnerships, you will coordinate projects from planning through to delivery, evaluation and reporting, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver logical, audience-appropriate information.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project delivery skills with ability to lead tasks and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational communication and consultation strategies for specific projects.
• Contribute expertise to a team working on complex projects.
• Manage projects, usually under limited direction.
• Draft reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Mandarin / Chinese

Education

Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, PR, digital media or related

Job description

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023–2027.

Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.

The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Advisor – Partnerships and Engagement

• Salary: $100,894–$114,476 plus superannuation
• Work type: Fixed term to 30 June 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full or part time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Advisor – Partnerships and Engagement supports the International Education and Study Melbourne team to develop, deliver and evaluate integrated marketing, partnership and engagement activities that strengthen Victoria's international education profile and build connections with international students and the education sector.

Reporting to the Manager – Campaigns and Partnerships, you will coordinate projects from planning and procurement through to delivery, evaluation and reporting. Working with education providers, education agents, students, businesses, brand and destination partners, agencies, suppliers and government stakeholders, you will use your marketing communications, stakeholder engagement and project management skills to deliver high-quality campaigns, partnerships, events, brand activations and engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, relationship-focused and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment.

Main accountabilities:

• Develop and implement operational communication and consultation strategies for specific projects.
• Contribute expertise to a team working on complex projects.
• Manage projects, usually under limited direction.
• Draft reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data.
• Convey specialist concepts and policies to clients, staff and stakeholders.

The Team

The position of Advisor – Partnerships and Engagement forms part of Brand and Digital Engagement within the Trade, Global Engagement, International Education and Migration Branch of the Industry, Trade and Investment Group.

The Industry, Trade and Investment Group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness.

The Trade, Global Engagement, International Education and Migration Branch connects Victoria to global opportunities. The International Education and Study Melbourne team supports international students studying and living in Victoria, helps education providers expand global partnerships and maintains Victoria's position as a destination and partner of choice.

The Brand and Digital Engagement team manages the Study Melbourne, Global Victoria and Invest Victoria brands and delivers campaigns, partnerships and events promoting trade, investment and international student services, programs and projects.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver logical, succinct and audience-appropriate information.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to add value, connect people across relevant areas, monitor stakeholder satisfaction and constructively address issues.
• Strong project delivery skills, including defining tasks, coordinating contributors, monitoring progress against plans and taking corrective action when required.

Experience working with diverse and multicultural audiences, ideally including international students and Victoria's tertiary education sector, would be highly regarded. Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, public relations, digital media or a relevant discipline, together with at least four years of relevant professional experience, ar e desirable. Fluency in spoken Mandarin and written Simplified Chinese is also highly desirable.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Querida Seip, Manager – Campaigns and Partnerships, International Education and Study Melbourne, on 0472 868 *** or ************@global.vic.gov.au.

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 ***, or via email at ***********@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

Applications close at 23:59 on 12 November 2026