Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $232,790 - $298,488
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/022162AA
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Director, Communications and Media – Skills, Small Business and Regions
Lead an innovative communications and media service that raises the profile of our key initiatives
Provide best practice strategic communications principles, media and issues management and senior leadership
Senior Executive Service Level 1 (SES-1), Fixed Term up to 5 years
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint an experienced Director to lead its innovative communications and media service and high-performing team.
You will raise the profile of our key initiatives, investments and programs, ensuring our stakeholders receive the right messages, through the right channels, at the right time. Our team of communications professionals are passionate about telling the stories that bring the department's work to life and using best-practice communications to support the Victorian community.
The core functions of the Strategic Communications branch are the delivery of media pipelines, communications strategy and issues management, as well as corporate communications support for DJSIR inclusive of internal, corporate and emergency communications.
Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will deliver strategic communications, with a focus on building a prosperous future for our state and its people, our businesses and industries, and our communities and regions.
If you are an experienced, senior communications and media leader ready for your next big challenge, you'll enjoy providing high-level, expert strategic advice in this highly sensitive and complex communications environment.
Your motivation, backed by a record of achievement in contemporary communications and media techniques, will further the business objectives of this team and meet the communication needs of the department's stakeholders in a whole-of-Victorian Government context.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jacqui Berry, Chief Communications Officer, on 0456XXXXXX / [email protected].
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records check and Misconduct screening verified by their previous employer prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.
Applications close at midnight on 17th February 2026.
Applications close Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
3 February 2026
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $232,790 - $298,488
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/022162AA
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Director, Communications and Media – Skills, Small Business and Regions
Lead an innovative communications and media service that raises the profile of our key initiatives
Provide best practice strategic communications principles, media and issues management and senior leadership
Senior Executive Service Level 1 (SES-1), Fixed Term up to 5 years
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint an experienced Director to lead its innovative communications and media service and high-performing team.
You will raise the profile of our key initiatives, investments and programs, ensuring our stakeholders receive the right messages, through the right channels, at the right time. Our team of communications professionals are passionate about telling the stories that bring the department's work to life and using best-practice communications to support the Victorian community.
The core functions of the Strategic Communications branch are the delivery of media pipelines, communications strategy and issues management, as well as corporate communications support for DJSIR inclusive of internal, corporate and emergency communications.
Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will deliver strategic communications, with a focus on building a prosperous future for our state and its people, our businesses and industries, and our communities and regions.
If you are an experienced, senior communications and media leader ready for your next big challenge, you'll enjoy providing high-level, expert strategic advice in this highly sensitive and complex communications environment.
Your motivation, backed by a record of achievement in contemporary communications and media techniques, will further the business objectives of this team and meet the communication needs of the department's stakeholders in a whole-of-Victorian Government context.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jacqui Berry, Chief Communications Officer, on 0456XXXXXX / [email protected].
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records check and Misconduct screening verified by their previous employer prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.
Applications close at midnight on 17th February 2026.
Applications close Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
3 February 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director Communications and Media position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
