EOI - Manager Program Communications

The role is available from Monday 2 November 2026 to Friday 13 November 2026 inclusive.

The Emergency Management Communications team provides essential communication services to educate and inform Victorian communities about emergency management policies, programs, and legislation, fostering safety and resilience. The division coordinates Whole of Victorian Government communication efforts, supporting preparedness, response, relief, and recovery. Its key functions include issuing public warnings, managing media and stakeholders, communicating recovery programs, engaging digitally, and running proactive public information campaigns to ensure communities receive timely, accurate, and accessible information. By encouraging collaboration across the emergency management sector, the branch plays a crucial role in safeguarding and preparing Victorians before, during, and after emergencies.

The Manager, Program Communications:

Leads a team to project manage key communication projects and initiatives, including developing and delivering communication strategies and plans, content, and small campaigns, as well as monitoring and evaluation.

Responsible for building key relationships across the EM sector to provide strategic communications support for priority programs and projects and leading on communication plans and deliverables that reach communities.

The successful candidate will have:

Experience in development and delivery of a wide range of communication activities and functions within a complex, diverse and sensitive service delivery environment.

Experience in project management, analytical thinking, strategic communications advice and in leading teams in complex environments while ensuring the highest standards of delivery.

A strong understanding of the processes and levers that apply to Government, in particular emergency management operations.

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Prior to applying, please confirm with your m anager that you can be released from your current role.

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You will need to attach a copy of your updated resume to your application and a brief statement detailing their suitability for the role (no more than 300 words).

An expression of interest is not seen as a formal recruitment process

Being released to take on another role may not necessarily be approved

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