Internal Communications Adviser

Title: Internal Communications Adviser

Requisition ID: 9349

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 14 Jan 2026

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.

About The Group
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 an ONGOING fulltime role. Under the leadership of the Digital Platforms and Content Manager, the Internal Communications Advisor will develop and deliver internal communications plans, leveraging a suite of internal communications channels and systems to ensure key messages and internal campaigns resonate with our people.

Position Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of internal communications plans to support the achievement of Departmental objectives and drive preferred organisational culture
• Delivers written materials for a range of internal communications channels to convey key Departmental messages and promote collaboration
• Collaborate with key business units, including People and Culture; Corporate Strategy and Governance; and Organisational Reform to embed appropriate cultural and strategic themes and language throughout developed comms
• Effective communicator – ability to develop and adapt engaging and timely communications across a range of materials, mediums and platforms

Key Selection Criteria
This role requires an accomplished communicator who can engage and influence with credibility, delivering clear and compelling messages while confidently handling complex or sensitive topics. Strong digital and technological literacy is essential, including effective use of common digital tools and a broad understanding of emerging technology trends that impact modern organisations.

Success in this position also depends on the ability to partner and co-create with stakeholders, users, and subject matter experts to design, test, and deliver effective solutions within agreed timeframes. The role demands strong stakeholder management, flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, and comfort working across organisational boundaries. A sound understanding of political and organisational context is required to navigate competing pressures, align with organisational culture, and support informed, timely decision-making.

To access the Position Description, please click here: Position Description.

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

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

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.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How To Apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact
Mia A Groen -Purt, Manager Digital Platforms and Content via email
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