Media Manager

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $138,631 - $185,518

**Grade**:VPS 6

**Occupation**:Communications, marketing and media

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:8404

**About us**
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

Communications and Customer Experience leads best-practice communications and engagement to connect DTP with our people, customers, industry partners and communities. We work collaboratively to enrich our customers’ experience of our services, provide the information people need to get around safely and smoothly, and engage with Victorians about how they live and move, now and into the future.

**About the role**
**This is a Fixed Term Position until 30th June 2027**

**Key Selection Criteria**

To access the Position Description, please click here.

**Position accountabilities**
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is seeking a skilled and dynamic Media Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering the Department’s media strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to manage high-profile communications that support both the community and Government priorities.

As Media Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of a proactive media plan, ensuring the Department’s messaging is accurate, timely and aligned with organisational goals. You will identify and manage media risks, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the Department and Government while providing clear, responsive communication.

In this role, you will manage media enquiries, ensuring responses meet strict deadlines and adhere to approved messaging standards. You will also represent the DTP Media team in working closely with ministerial advisers, senior executives, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across Government and industry.

A key part of the position involves leading and supporting your team to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. You will foster a positive, inclusive and flexible team culture that prioritises engagement, collaboration and safety, while enabling individuals to perform at their best.

If you are an experienced communications professional ready to take on this important leadership role, we invite you to apply.

**Qualifications and experience**
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in media, public relations, communications or a similar discipline (mandatory).

**Culture Value**
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

**What we offer**
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

**How to apply**

If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 25th September 2025.

For further information about the role, please contact **Marisa Saeter - Associate Director Media via**

**Important Information**:
- Applications close Thursday 25 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 10 September 2025