About the Role The Senior Communications Strategist plays a key role in the development, delivery and evaluation of strategic communications plans and campaigns across Early Childhood Education, priority audiences. As a senior communications strategist you will lead the delivery of best practice and evidence-based communications that concisely communicates the education narrative to our staff and the broader public, with a key focus on priority audiences including culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Victorians and the early childhood workforce.The Senior Communications Strategist will be specifically responsible for: Developing strong client relationships Delivery and evaluation of data-driven strategic communication plans Project management, including working closely with other teams in the division driving implementation work Managing external campaigns, marketing and engagement activities The role also actively participates in a broad range of communication tasks, events and activities to support the delivery of the Division's priority work.Position attributes: Two Fixed term roles available: 1x Full time - Fixed term role until 30 June 2027 1x Full time - Fixed term role until 29 January 2027 (Parental leave cover) Candidate attributes: excellent verbal and written communication skills strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain partnerships with all levels of stakeholders, including senior executives ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines ability to quickly digest and condense complex information, while working in a fast-paced environment experience working in strategic communications Desirable Qualifications and Experience Relevant tertiary qualification in communications. Strategic communication Experience in delivering activity for CALD audiences About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. How to apply: For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. Applications should include a Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages) along with a Curriculum Vitae. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Isabella Twomey - Manager Portfolio Comms via Isabella.Twomey@education.vic.gov.auPreferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 22 March 2026
