Head of Media and Communications

Environment Protection Authority Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 194,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria) seeks a Head of Media and Communications to lead strategic and digital communications, setting the organisation's narrative and external strategy. You will provide enterprise leadership across content, channels, editorial services and reputation management, aligning with regulatory priorities and environmental outcomes.

You will oversee integrated communications, manage high‑profile issues, and establish governance, standards and

Qualifications

• Seasoned leader with enterprise communications experience in complex public sector or regulatory settings.
• Ability to develop narratives, messaging frameworks and governance for communications.
• Proven capability in digital channels, audience engagement and crisis/reputation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPA's strategic and digital communications direction.
• Strengthen public trust and protect EPA's reputation.
• Shape a clear, consistent EPA voice across Victoria.

Skills

Strategic communications

Digital communications

Public affairs

Content strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Environment Protection Authority Victoria – Docklands VIC

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

About the organisation

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is Victoria's environmental regulator, working to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and their environment. EPA is a values and purpose-driven organisation that works with community, government and industry to achieve its objectives and deliver for all Victorians. As an independent statutory authority, EPA uses its powers and tools to prevent risks to the environment and human health.

About the role

As Head of Media and Communications, you will lead EPA's strategic and digital communications function, setting the organisation's communications direction, narrative and external communications strategy. You will provide enterprise leadership across strategic communications, digital channels, content, social media, editorial services and reputation management, ensuring communications strengthen public trust, support regulatory priorities and contribute to organisational performance and environmental outcomes. You will oversee integrated communications across digital, media, social and stakeholder channels, lead EPA's response to complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues, and establish governance, standards and performance frameworks that drive communications excellence and innovation. Reporting to the Executive Director, Communications, Engagement and Behaviour Change and leading up to three direct reports, you will act as a trusted adviser to executives and strengthen EPA's relationships with government, industry, community and stakeholder audiences.

About you

You are an experienced communications leader who has led enterprise communications functions in a complex public sector, regulatory or corporate environment. You bring significant experience across strategic communications, public affairs, reputation management or corporate affairs, with the ability to develop communications strategies, narrative architecture and messaging frameworks that support organisational priorities and public trust. You have a deep understanding of digital communications, website governance, social media, content strategy and audience engagement, and can use insights, data and emerging technologies to improve communications impact. You are experienced in managing high‑profile, politically sensitive and reputationally significant issues and provide trusted advice during incidents, crises and emerging issues. You are an influential leader who builds strong relationships with executives, government, media, industry, community leaders and key partners, while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

Role details

Ongoing, full time | VPS 7 | $193,946 to $263,771 + 12% superannuation | 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008.

• Lead EPA's strategic and digital communications direction
• Strengthen public trust and protect EPA's reputation
• Shape a clear, consistent EPA voice across Victoria

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Applications close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11:59pm.