Communications Project Officer

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/C01026

Play a central role in shaping how people experience a major workplace and service relocation on a landmark project

Exciting opportunity to collaborate across diverse teams and audiences

If you enjoy varied and creative communication challenges, this role is for you

About Us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the 'Courts Group'.

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

VCAT

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is a justice service that resolves a wide range of disputes for the Victorian community, including renting, planning, and consumer disputes. VCAT is committed to delivering an accessible service for all Victorians and is transforming our digital products and services to make it faster, easier, and more convenient for people to come to the tribunal.

About the Role

The Communications Project Officer will work collaboratively with internal project teams and stakeholders to support the successful delivery of the project. The position will support the delivery of communication activities to inform, engage, and prepare staff and the public for the relcation. This includes:

• drafting clear and accessible content for multiple channels
• managing updates to digital content and public information
• coordinating communication tasks to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate messaging throughout the transition
• monitoring and reporting on progress

This role is fixed term until 30 June 2026.

About You

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in providing support for change management and communication activities, including preparation of written materials for a range of audiences. You will ideally have familiarity with digital content management or publishing tools and experience working within a courts, tribunal, or public sector environment.

You will have proven skills in strong, collaborative communication and a strong ability to apply analytical thinking and problem solving practices to develop practical and sustainable solutions.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume
• a short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, we conduct pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially and with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both our candidates and the organisation.

Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

2 September 2025