About the Role An ongoing opportunity exists for a Director to join the Portfolio Communications branch in the Communications Division. The role's key focus areas will include: * Oversees the strategic communications of the department. * Drives senior relationships across the department. * Is responsible for Whole of Victorian Government (WoVG) compliance as well as the management of senior stakeholder relationships. * Is responsible for contributing to the overall management of the Communications Division, leading management discussions, decision making and the identification of strategy and process improvements. Work type Ongoing - Full Time x 2Location 2 Treasury Place, East MelbourneAttributes / Key Responsibilities As a Director you will be responsible for providing the highest level of strategic communications advice and overseeing its implementation, including: * The development and management of department-wide communication strategies * Managing the department's marketing and advertising budgets, public campaigns and compliance with whole of government procedures, processes and reporting regarding communications and advertising. * Leadership and coordination of division-wide strategic communications planning and implementation. * Sector communications to engage the department's workforce, stakeholders and partners. As a member of the management team, the role is directly responsible for budget, resource and contract management, as well as the development of staff through professional development, mentoring and workload management. Essential Qualifications and Experience * Tertiary (Bachelor or higher) qualification Communications * Assistant Director or Director level communications experience How to apply Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience, and suitability to the role in line with the duties, required capabilities and the Key Selection Criteria. 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. About the Division The Communications Division collaborates with key stakeholders to strategically shape and deliver communication and community engagement opportunities. The Division is responsible for the delivery of communications on behalf of the department to support and improve Victoria's education. The partnership allows the Division to support the Victorian Government priorities in early childhood development, and school education. This includes engaging with the department's workforce, supporting the implementation of policies and reforms, protecting, and strengthening the reputation of our education and providing communications support and advice to the Victorian Government. 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 michelle.hogan@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.This position has been extended and application process will close on Sunday 14th of December 2025 – 11:59pm.