Senior Internal Communications Lead (Change & Engagement)

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice seeks a senior adviser in internal communication to guide a small team and help staff across Victoria understand changes that affect their work. You will shape how senior leaders share news and connect with staff, delivering clear, useful information.

You will develop practical communication plans, coach your team, and provide expert advice to ensure messages reach diverse audiences using intranet content and forums.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills to turn complex ideas into clear messages for varied audiences.
• Extensive experience delivering projects that support change or campaigns that raise awareness.
• Project and leadership skills to manage deadlines and help people work together.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical communication plans and manage projects that keep staff informed.
• Lead and coach your team, share tasks and support each person's development.
• Provide senior leaders with expert advice to help them communicate clearly.
• Collaborate with events and digital teams to deliver staff forums, roadshows and online discussions.
• Build strong working relationships across the department and help authors produce clear intranet content.

Skills

Strong writing

Experience delivering projects

Project leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in communication

Job description

The Department of Justice seeks a senior adviser in internal communication to guide a small team and help staff across Victoria understand changes that affect their work. You will shape how senior leaders share news and connect with staff, delivering clear, useful information.

You will develop practical communication plans, coach your team, and provide expert advice to ensure messages reach diverse audiences using intranet content and forums.