Communications Lead

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; City of Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria is seeking a Network Change Communications and Stakeholder Lead for a fixed-term 12-month position in Melbourne. The role focuses on developing and delivering communications plans, advising management, and coordinating multiple projects to keep stakeholders informed and risks managed.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely, clear communication across programmes and community

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in communications, engagement or a similar discipline (mandatory).
• Experience planning and delivering communications and engagement programs in public sector, major project, transport or infrastructure (desirable).

Responsabilités

• Manages communications and engagement for the Network Service Change program.
• Develops and delivers communication plans and advises managers and executives.
• Coordinates multiple projects to ensure information is clear, timely and effective.
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and manages communication and reputational risks; aligns activities with the team.
• Ensures stakeholders are well informed and projects are delivered on time.

Connaissances

Project management

Problem solving

Stakeholder relationships

Clear communication

Customer-focused

Formation

Relevant tertiary qualification

Public sector or major project exposure

Description du poste

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

*This is a Fixed Term Position for 12 months*

The Network Change Communications and Stakeholder Lead manages communications and engagement for the Network Service Change program. They develop and deliver communication plans, provide advice to managers and executives, and coordinate multiple projects to ensure information is clear, timely and effective.

The role builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifies and manages communication and reputational risks, and works across the Communications and Customer Experience team to align activities. Success means stakeholders are well informed, projects are delivered on time, risks are managed early, and network changes are communicated clearly to the community.

What we're looking for

You’re someone who:

• Can manage projects and competing priorities, delivering quality work within tight timeframes.
• Can solve problems and manage risks, considering different perspectives and finding practical solutions.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, understands their needs and works with others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, tailoring key messages and advice to different audiences.
• Is flexible and customer-focused, adapting to changing priorities while keeping customer and stakeholder needs at the centre.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in communications, engagement or a similar discipline (mandatory).
• Experience in planning and delivering communications and engagement programs in a public sector, major project, transport or infrastructure (desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 16th October 2026.

Please include both your resume anda cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Jane Thomson, C&E Manager - Network Change via ************@transport.vic.gov.au.

Redeployees

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