Title: Communications and Stakeholder Advisor (Barwon SW Grampians)
About us
We create thriving places and connect communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
The Communications and Customer Experience Division supports the Department of Transport and Planning to deliver the Government’s transport and precincts agenda through clear, genuine and targeted communication. We innovate in engagement approaches to better connect people and communities with projects that matter.
About the role
This is a backfill position until 30 June 2027.
Based in Ballarat or Geelong, the Communications and Stakeholder Advisor will deliver communications and engagement on road, active transport and public transport projects across the Grampians and Barwon South West regions. You’ll take a strategic partnering approach, working with colleagues across communications and Transport Services to ensure communities are informed, engaged and able to contribute to projects that impact them.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for a skilled communicator with experience in planning and delivering engagement and communications in complex or multi-stakeholder environments. Success in this role relies on your ability to develop high-quality materials, manage stakeholder relationships, mitigate risks, and deliver projects on time. Strong critical thinking, customer focus and the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences will be key to your impact.
On a personal level, you’re adaptable, collaborative and outcomes-driven, with a talent for building trust and fostering productive partnerships.
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Position accountabilities
You will:
• Develop and deliver high-quality engagement plans and communication materials.
• Undertake stakeholder mapping and analysis to inform strategies and mitigate risks.
• Deliver communications activities to agreed timeframes and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships across the Department and sector partners.
• Maintain accurate records and support evaluation processes.
Qualifications and experience
Mandatory: Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in communications, engagement, public relations, or a similar discipline.
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details, please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 1 September 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter.
All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Susan Talpey – Manager Communications and Stakeholder via email at susan.talpey@transport.vic.gov.au
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