Senior Digital Communications Officer – Stakeholder Engagement

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government’s Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions invites applications for a Senior Communications Officer based in Melbourne. You will lead digital communications, manage channels, and support engagement objectives for mRNA Victoria and related initiatives, working with senior stakeholders across government, research and industry.

You will translate strategy into programs, monitor performance, and deliver outcomes within timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience engaging stakeholders and building collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to coordinate digital communications initiatives and manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with web content management systems and analytics tools is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manages digital communications strategies and channels.
• Provides specialist digital communications advice to senior stakeholders.
• Develops and implements digital campaigns and engagement activities.
• Builds strong relationships across government, research and industry.
• Ensures communications meet branding and digital standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Tools

Squiz Matrix

Drupal

Campaign Monitor

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Google Analytics

Hotjar

Monsido

Job description

Victorian Government’s Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions invites applications for a Senior Communications Officer based in Melbourne. You will lead digital communications, manage channels, and support engagement objectives for mRNA Victoria and related initiatives, working with senior stakeholders across government, research and industry.

You will translate strategy into programs, monitor performance, and deliver outcomes within timelines.