About the Role As a Senior Communication and Engagement Advisor you'll lead the development and implementation of integrated communication strategies and tactical plans to support school and early childhood infrastructure projects delivered by the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA). The role involves working closely with other teams across the Communications Branch to produce internal and external facing collateral, run engagements, as well as pitch event ideas and media opportunities to Government. As a Senior Communication and Engagement Adviser you'll also provide strategic advice and support to teams across the VSBA to ensure a best practice approach to community information campaigns and stakeholder engagement. This is a fast-paced and friendly environment. The successful candidate will have experience creating accessible content for diverse audiences on digital channels. Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas are essential. The key accountabilities are to: * Upload, edit, and post content on social media and digital platforms. * Ensure clear and inclusive communication of project information. * Align messaging across the website, email, and social media. * Analyse content performance and prepare reports for future strategies. * Assist in developing content for communication materials. * Create engaging content for digital platforms. * Help with social media messaging to increase project awareness. * Identify content opportunities and collaborate with design and video teams. All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the same service standards outlined in the VSBA Customer Service Charter. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team. About the Division The Corporate Division provides corporate support to all VSBA teams and fulfills an important assurance and oversight role. They guide VSBA to achieve strategic objectives and ensure decision-making is transparent and accountable.The division also coordinates communication and consultation with local communities about their school building projects. They develop graphic design and video content, manage our social media channels, lead organisational customer service reform, distribute our e-newsletters and organise ministerial and other events for our projects. The Division also leads the organisational customer service reform and uplift program. About the Victorian School Building Authority The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is part of the Department of Education. Established in 2016, it oversees Victoria's largest school building program since the state introduced free public education in the 1870s. The VSBA upgrades and expands existing schools and plans, designs and builds new schools to meet enrolment demand. We also support schools to maintain their buildings and grounds by offering expert advice and coordinating maintenance programs and grants. With Victoria recently introducing two years of funded kindergarten, the VSBA is also working with the early childhood sector on a massive kindergarten construction program. About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. Attributes The ideal candidate will have a background in social media, along with strong communication skills. Desirable Qualifications and Experience * Desirable: Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related discipline, or equivalent experience Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Katherine O'Shea – Director, Communications via Katherine.OShea@education.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. How to applyApplicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description. Applications close 11:59pm on 06/03/2026