Marketing & Communications Consultant

Marketing and Communications Consultant

• $113,198.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, ongoing opportunity
• Wadawurrung / Geelong based role (hybrid – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The Marketing and Communications Consultant delivers integrated marketing and communications campaigns that support WorkSafe’s strategic objectives. The role provides specialist communications support and advice, manages campaign implementation across multiple channels, and works collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external providers to achieve measurable engagement and communication outcomes. Key areas of delivery include paid marketing campaigns, strategic communications advice, targeted communications, sponsorship, and owned digital marketing channels.

Key accountabilities include:

• Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating multi-channel communications strategies to support business initiatives, projects and tactical campaigns, ensuring these are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the External Affairs division and WorkSafe business units to provide specialised services that ensure marketing and communications initiatives meet stakeholder needs, our marketing plans and WorkSafe’s strategic priorities.
• Under the guidance of the Manager, work collaboratively with the Research team to fully understand initiatives, issues and implications, and ensure communications support business objectives.
• Engage external suppliers such as creative and media agencies to deliver communications activities and campaigns.
• Support the broader Marketing team by contributing strategies, ideas, solutions and approaches to improve communications systems and tools.
• In a dynamic and changing environment, assist with the execution and management of special projects and priorities as required.
• Compile post-campaign reports outlining opportunities for optimisation and amplification.
• Monitor and report expenditure for marketing communication activities.

Please ensure you review the Position Description for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are a collaborative and adaptable communications professional with strong stakeholder engagement, communication, planning and problem-solving capabilities. You can build effective working relationships, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience delivering integrated marketing, communications and public relations campaigns that achieve defined objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience using digital communication channels, including social media and email marketing.
• Collaborative team member who can work effectively both within a team environment and independently.
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform under pressure, meet tight deadlines and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the professionalism and judgement to manage issues and stakeholder concerns in complex environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Tertiary qualification/s in marketing or communications (or related field).

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

What's next?

Applications close 11pm Monday 2 November 2026. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further enquiries please contact Bianca Stojanovski via email ***email_hidden***