EMPLOYMENT

Role Purpose This is a Fixed Term role until 20 February 2027 As a Senior Communications Advisor (First Nations Engagement), you'll support Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) project officers to deliver our commitment to First Nations engagement on school and early childhood building projects. The role is varied and includes facilitating First Nations design engagements for schools and kinders, developing a breadth of communications materials (including policies and strategies) and proactively supporting internal and external stakeholders through outreach and training. You'll also provide strategic advice and program reports to VSBA and Department of Education leadership to ensure First Nations engagement is consistently and successfully delivered across the organisation. The role sits within a high-performing branch that deals with multiple projects and often works under pressure. The successful candidate will need to be resilient, flexible and adaptable to change. All VSBA staff have a shared responsibility to meet the service standards outlined in the VSBA's commitment to customer service. Our goal is to make every interaction with the VSBA a positive one for our customers, colleagues and key partners regardless of our individual role or team. Attributes The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and problem solver with an eye for detail and excellent stakeholder management skills. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be given priority consideration f this role in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Desirable qualifications and experience * Desirable: Tertiary qualification relevant to communications * Desirable: Demonstrated experience in a similar role within government For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions. How to apply Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. 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 Katherine O'Shea – Director via email Katherine.OShea@education.vic.gov.au Preferred 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, 7 December 2025