Position overview

The Senior Communications Advisor is responsible for leading the management and execution of communications strategies for projects and campaigns that have internal and external impacts.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, the position will play a lead role during an exciting period of transformation, as the Victorian Building Authority merges with Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria and the Domestic Building Insurance unit of the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority to become the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC).

The position will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, including senior leaders, to ensure communications material is clear, accurate, engaging, timely, and aligned to the organisation's strategic plan and ambition.

What we are looking for:

• Lead the development and implementation of effective communications strategies that deliver strong project outcomes and improve awareness and understanding of the building and plumbing regulator.
• Execute communication plans and strategies in a timely and considered manner. This includes considering reputational risk and having an understanding of building and plumbing regulatory matters.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with proven experience in the development and implementation of communication plans.
• Understand and identify stakeholder requirements to inform the development of communications that target specific audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role preferably at a regulatory body.

About the organisation

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is the primary regulator of Victoria's building and plumbing industries, ensuring compliance with relevant laws that protect the Victorian community and promote confidence in the built environment. The VBA manages practitioner registration, monitors industry standards, and enforces compliance through inspections, investigations, and audits. It also supports industry professionals by providing guidance, education, and resources to uphold safety, durability, and sustainability in building and plumbing work. The VBA is committed to promoting accountability and continuous improvement, and plays a critical role in safeguarding Victoria's construction standards and ensuring quality outcomes for all Victorians.

VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.

We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via [email protected].

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

How to apply

We require you to upload:

• a detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
• Include your licence as applicable

Important information

Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted