Engagement Advisor

Parks Victoria; Shire of Moorabool; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria seeks an Engagement Adviser to lead and support inclusive, high‑quality community and stakeholder engagement across Southwest Region projects, programs and plans. You will shape engagement and communications for Central West parks such as Wombat-Lerderderg, Pyrenees and Mount Buangor, and develop content across digital and traditional channels.

You will build relationships with communities, Traditional Owners and partner agencies, provide coaching to regional teams and analyze

Qualifications

• Extensive strategic engagement and communications experience.
• Ability to prepare high-quality written content.
• Experience designing and delivering engagement strategies using IAP2 principles.
• Advanced writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Understanding of power dynamics and participation barriers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support inclusive, high-quality community and stakeholder engagement across Parks Victoria projects, programs and management plans in the Southwest Region.
• Design and deliver engagement and communication strategies; develop content across digital platforms and traditional channels.
• Build strong relationships with communities, Traditional Owners, stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Provide engagement advice, coaching and support to regional teams.
• Analyse community feedback and sentiment to inform decision-making and improve engagement with communities.
• Lead complex, high-profile engagement and communications, while building engagement capability across the region.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Communications

Public sector experience

Written content

IAP2 principles understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Education

IAP2 Essentials or Certificate

Tertiary qualifications in communications

Job description

• Lead meaningful engagement that helps shape the future of some of Victoria's newest parks
• Work closely with communities, Traditional Owners and partners on high-profile projects across Southwest Victoria
• Use your engagement and communications expertise to influence decisions and deliver positive outcomes for parks, visitors and communities
• Enjoy a diverse role combining strategic engagement, communications, partnerships and on-ground connection with communities
• Location: Bucchas Marsh/ Flexible

About the role

As Engagement Adviser, you will lead and support inclusive, high-quality community and stakeholder engagement across Parks Victoria projects, programs and management plans in the Southwest Region. A key focus will be supporting engagement, communications and partnerships associated with the Central West parks, including the new Wombat-Lerderderg, Pyrenees and Mount Buangor national parks.

Day to day, you will design and deliver engagement and communication strategies, develop content across digital platforms and traditional channels, build strong relationships with communities, Traditional Owners, stakeholders and partner agencies, and provide engagement advice, coaching and support to regional teams. You will also analyse community feedback and sentiment to help inform decision-making and improve how Parks Victoria engages with its communities to support shared priorities and outcomes.

This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-profile engagement and communications, while helping build engagement capability across the region. The role involves regular travel and independent work across rural and remote areas.

About the Team

We are a collaborative regional team working across engagement, partnerships and park operations to connect communities with the places Parks Victoria manages. The role works closely with regional teams, Traditional Owners, communities, government partners and stakeholders to support clear communication, genuine participation and informed decision-making.

The Southwest Region offers a diverse and dynamic operating environment, with the opportunity to work across significant park projects and support communities through periods of change. This role also contributes to Parks Victoria's broader focus on keeping Victoria's parks accessible and enjoyable while protecting their natural and cultural values.

We're looking for someone with:

• Extensive professional experience in strategic engagement and communications roles, preferably within public sector organisations.
• Proven ability toprepare high-quality written content and coordinate communication activitiesand initiatives that support strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to design, plan and deliver decision-making engagement and communications strategies aligned to IAP2 principles across complex and sensitive issues.
• Advancedwriting, editing and storytelling skills for diverse audiences and formats.
• A strong understanding of power dynamics, diverse views and participation barriers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• IAP2 qualifications (Essentials or Certificate) and/or tertiary qualifications in communications or a related field.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume

Application Close date: Sunday 22nd of November 2026

To be eligible for employment at Parks Victoria you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Parks Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are selected for an interview and require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact the person listed above so we can assist you.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees will undergo a National Police Record Check and require a Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.