Senior Advisor Internal Communications

Senior Advisor Internal Communications

• Opportunity to influence and support senior leadership
• Hybrid working flexibility based in a central CBD office
• Free travel across Victoria (free myki card)

V/Line's purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we're delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

As the Senior Advisor Internal Communications, you are integral to the success of V/Line's Corporate Affairs Group.

Corporate Affairs is the organisation's central point for government and stakeholder relations, policy development and coordination, media and issues management, and internal and external communications.

Corporate Affairs provides trusted advice to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, strengthening V/Line's brand and reputation.

The Senior Advisor - Internal Communications supports the delivery of strategic internal communications that align our workforce in a shared vision, purpose and values.

Key to this role will be your ability to partner with teams from across V/Line to provide trusted advice, source and develop engaging content for our internal channels and deliver internal events.

As well as performing duties specified in this position description, an employee may be required to undertake other duties or functions consistent with their classification, capabilities and skills.

Key accountabilities include:

• Develop and implement internal communications plans to support the delivery of V/Line's Corporate Plan and the Corporate Affairs Group Plan.
• Write, edit and produce high quality content for publications (such as staff newsletters, the annual report and corporate plan), speeches, presentations, the intranet, leader emails and other channels as required.
• Build strong internal stakeholder relationships to identify potential stories, manage issues and provide trusted, expert advice, including supporting the delivery of Group internal communications as required.
• Plan and deliver engaging internal events such as leadership forums and all staff forums.
• Measure the effectiveness of internal communications, using insights from data to increase engagement.
• Liaise with other teams within Corporate Affairs to ensure consistency of messaging.
• Flexibility to complete other duties as required.

About you

Reporting into the Head of Internal Communications, you will work closely with colleagues across Corporate Affairs to develop and deliver internal communications plans that inform our people about our strategic priorities, new initiatives, organisational changes and the impact of our work.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering strategic communications plans.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills (including speech writing), with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse employee audiences across multiple channels.
• Experience planning and managing virtual, hybrid and in-person events or roadshows. (Desirable)
• Adept at using technology, including the ability to quickly learn and be proficient in various content management systems/platforms, including SharePoint, Mail Chimp and Teams Live Events.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related discipline. (Desirable)
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

If your skills or experience don't exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

Why V/Line

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

• Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
• Huge potential – We're transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team – You'll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
• Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at or for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

V/Line are proud to be a part of the Department of Transport & Planning's Yani Bangal Transport and Planning Portfolio First Peoples Careers Strategy We take this opportunity to welcome and encourage applications from First Peoples.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Applications close: Tuesday 25th November 2025