Campaign Adviser

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is recruiting a Campaign Adviser (grade VPS 4) to help plan and deliver major public campaigns that inform and protect the Victorian community. The role sits within the Strategic Communication Branch, which communicates departmental policies, programs and legislation to the community. It is a fixed-term position until June 2028, full-time, based in Melbourne (CBD and inner metro suburbs), earning $100,894-$114,476 per year plus super.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of campaigns from start to finish
• Prepare clear briefs, manage project schedules and coordinate approvals
• Help create campaign content across paid media, digital and social channels
• Manage supplier contracts, budgets and invoices and check that work meets agreed terms
• Write and edit reports, briefings and communication materials

Required profile

• A tertiary qualification in communications or a related field is highly desirable but not required to apply
• Experience delivering campaigns and following brand and advertising rules
• Strong writing, planning and communication skills with an eye for detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines accurately
• Ability to work well with others, solve problems and adapt when plans change

Applications close 19 November 2026 and must include a resume and covering letter; attachments can be uploaded in .doc.docx.pdf.txt or .rtf. Pre-employment checks may include national police checks and misconduct screening. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.