Communications Adviser

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Public Administration Group, Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) Branch as Communications Adviser-Multicultural Communications at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Public Administration group supports the Victorian Government and the DPC Secretary with expertise in public sector governance, strategic communication, protocol and intergovernmental relations, and advice on legal issues and legislation.

Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) branch provides specialist communication, engagement, and protocol support and advice to the departments, premier's private office and portfolio ministers. We centralise and lead campaign delivery, coordinate government-wide efforts, and set best practice standards within the VPS.

The Adviser, Multicultural Communications is responsible for providing high-quality and effective communications, issues and risk management, media, event services and advice to stakeholders to support the delivery of government priorities for the Multicultural Affairs portfolio.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience being resourceful and proactive in delivering communications services to stakeholders and colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality media and communication materials using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills with the ability to identify key stakeholders and initiate and maintain effective working relationships. Proven ability to apply appropriate judgement and assessment of risk when a stakeholder issue should be escalated.
• Demonstrated ability to provide conceptual and analytical skills, with a strong initiative and a `can do' approach to identify issues and risk to develop appropriate solutions to solve problems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace ambiguity as an opportunity to influence and provide clarity.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

The closing date for this position is midnight, Thursday 08 January, 2026.

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.