Senior Marketing and Communications Advisor

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/VGSO899

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) values diversity and seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce with the best people for the role. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability, ethnicity, family and caring responsibilities, gender, religion, sexual orientation and cultures including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you require a copy of this advertisement or any attached documentation in an accessible format, such as large print, please email

• Champion strategic communications excellence and drive diverse project success across the organisation
• Use your creativity to innovate and deliver client-focused marketing
• Hybrid Work - Hybrid working from home/office environment
• Ongoing | Full-time
• VPS 5 $113,022 - $136,747 per annum plus superannuation

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.

The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

About the branch

Led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Corporate Services branch plays a crucial role in enabling VGSO's overall success by providing essential support and strategic guidance to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Balancing an appreciation of the complexities and nuances of the public sector, along with the requirements of operating in a competitive legal services environment, the branch delivers proactive, effective and efficient services to VGSO's internal and external clients.

Through its work, the Corporate Services branch fosters a cohesive and supportive environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and a client-centric approach.

Functionally, the following business areas are included within the Corporate Services branch:

• Office of the Chief Operating Officer (Strategy and Governance)
• Finance
• Information Communications Technology
• Knowledge Management
• Client Insights and Communications

About the role

This newly created role in a small multi-disciplinary team supports recent growth in the VGSO and improvements in the marketing and communications function. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align marketing initiatives with broader business direction and outcomes.

Success in this role demands adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. You will work across branches of the organisation, responding swiftly to changing priorities and client needs, to drive engagement. Your ability to communicate VGSO benefits clearly and persuasively will be essential in managing client expectations and managing relationships.

You will work with the Client Insights and Communications team to define key tasks, coordinate execution, and monitor progress to meet critical milestones.

If you are a results-driven professional with expertise in marketing, strategic or corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, and project management, we invite you to be part of the next stage in our growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate marketing campaigns, programs and events from conception to conclusion.
• Provide strategic advice, develop communications, and produce accurate and easy to understand content, marketing materials, and collateral.
• Work with internal stakeholders, to meet unique needs of different parts of the business and ensure involvement in the development of client and business development plans.
• Advance the communications function by guiding the broader organisation in consistent and strategic internal and external communications and marketing initiatives.
• Implement effective processes, systems and new technologies to meet best practice and c ontinuously improve the delivery.
• Defining, tracking, and reporting on key marketing and communications metrics, identifying opportunities for growth, addressing challenges, and recommending improvements.
• Support leadership with clear, effective communication that promotes transparency, fosters two-way dialogue, and builds trust internally and externally.

Skill & Experience

• Demonstrated high level written skills, including attention to detail, strong capability in writing effectively and with impact editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating marketing and communications campaigns to meet identified objectives within timeframes and budget.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise in order to deliver a broad range of competing tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work with client teams to develop and implement business objectives.
• Well-established verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders internal and external to the organisation.
• Ability to work effectively, often within tight deadlines, within a team environment and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, and to identify systems and processes requiring improvement.

Benefits

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate, and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.

VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now

Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:

• a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
• resume

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Kate Miller, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, on or email

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, 22 September 2025

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.

Applications close Monday 22 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

8 September 2025