THE ROLE

The Communications and Engagement Manager will lead communications and engagement with impacted communities during major redevelopment projects throughout planning, procurement and delivery.

Tasked with enhancing the level of coordination and impact at some of Victoria's most complex redevelopment sites, this role is pivotal in ensuring that community and project outcomes are not just upheld but continually improved.

Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:

1. Lead the development and implementation of place-based communication and engagement strategies for construction and delivery projects across Homes Victoria's redevelopment precincts.
2. Collaborate with program-wide communication and engagement teams to align localised strategies with broader social licence objectives.
3. Provide strategic advice to the Director of Project Communication on project-specific communication challenges and opportunities.
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including program managers, architects, engineers, and delivery teams, to facilitate multidisciplinary discussions; and external stakeholders, including community groups, local councils, and contractors, to ensure effective communication during infrastructure delivery and redevelopment.

ABOUT YOU

You lead with integrity, act with purpose, and bring the expertise and commitment needed to help deliver these urban renewal projects that are inclusive, respectful and transformative. Some of the skills, experience and mindset we're looking for include:

• Mandatory experience: minimum 5 years' experience leading communications and engagement for major projects in the government, not for profit or private sector.
• Extensive experience managing diverse stakeholder relationships including contractors, senior stakeholders, community groups, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills to resolve issues and drive outcomes in complex, high-risk, high-pressure environments.
• Deep knowledge of best practice in infrastructure communication, managing localised disruption and change, understanding of Victoria's planning legislation, PPPs and engagement frameworks.

For more details, please open the position description.

WHAT WE OFFER

We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:
17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
Hybrid work model & flexible work options
Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
Professional development and study support to help you grow
Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
Discounted public transport options
We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 28 September 2025.

Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Note: Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.