Senior Communications and Media Advisor

The Senior Communications and Media Adviser delivers high-quality, strategic communications and media support for DEECA’s Agriculture and Forestry portfolio.

Reporting to the Communications and Media Manager, this role provides expert advice and delivers communications for policies, programs, initiatives and ministerial events. You will identify opportunities and risks, tailor messaging for diverse audiences, and manage complex media issues with confidence.

As a senior team member, you will support strategic approaches, build strong relationships across the department and partner agencies, and contribute to best-practice communication outcomes.

About you

Strong media management skills, including handling complex and sensitive issues

Proven ability to deliver high-level communications advice

Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

A proactive, collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

This role offers variety, flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the Agriculture and Forestry portfolio.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

A relevant tertiary degree or industry recognised qualification in communications or public relations (or similar) would be well regarded.

Minimum five years’ experience spanning communications, media and marketing.

Contemporary knowledge of strategic communications and media channels and processes.

Sound knowledge of and experience working in government is preferred.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 2 years. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (flexibility within Victoria) with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 6 July 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us .