An exciting leadership opportunity exists to lead the Campaigns, Governance and Research teams within the Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol Branch as Director, Campaigns, Governance and Research at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

As Director, Campaigns, Governance and Research, you will lead the delivery of complex campaigns and projects, provide high-level strategic advice to the Chief Communications Officer, and manage a multidisciplinary team of marketing, campaign, and research professionals to support informed decision-making.

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Protocol, the role offers a chance to provide expert guidance on advertising and governance matters and contribute to both strategic and operational priorities.

This position is ideal for a driven professional with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities, proven project management experience, and a strategic mindset. The Director will play a key role in delivering high-quality advice and acting as a trusted partner across the business, while managing critical priorities and initiatives.

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Proven senior leadership in communications within a large and complex organisation, including management of complex projects and issues, with highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.
• Proven experience in managing, leading and mentoring diverse teams in dynamic organisational environments, creating conditions for high performance and continuous improvements.
• Proven high-level interpersonal, representational and communication skills, with a track record of influencing and negotiating effectively at senior levels and building strong relationships across government and non-government stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of Victoria's advertising and communications landscape, including senior-level governance, approval processes and regulatory frameworks across the Victorian Public Service and knowledge of the Master Agency Media (MAMs) contract.
• Demonstrated experience in providing authoritative and concise advice of the highest level, under pressure along with proven relationship management, and customer service skills in delivering high quality outcomes, including at a whole-of-government level.
• Proven experience leading consultation and stakeholder engagement processes to achieve impactful outcomes, with a strong focus on continuous process improvement.
• Extensive track record in strategic planning, providing timely analysis and recommendations in fast-moving, complex environments.
• Demonstrated capacity to steer complex, cross-functional projects, leveraging partnerships across business areas to deliver on time and to a high standard.
• Extensive campaign experience, with skills and knowledge across a range of marketing and communication functions, preferably within the public sector.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

The closing date for this position is Sunday, 08 June 2025.

How to apply:

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.