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Department of Transport and Planning
Applications close Monday 21 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Ongoing - Full TimeSalary: $109,730 - $132,764Grade: VPSG5Occupation: Communications, Marketing and MediaLocation: CBDReference: 7025
About The Role
The Portfolio Engagement Lead sits within Public Affairs branch and is responsible for leading and coordinating engagement for the Communications and Customer Experience office, including internal and external stakeholder events, briefings, site visits, launches, social media visits, roundtables, for state and federal government priorities. This role coordinates and portfolio communications, across all DTP portfolios and DTP delivery agencies ensuring that all materials are refined, fact checked and of high quality and consistency. Managing a full and complex work program and liaising with the key people throughout the offices and key government stakeholders are imperative to the driving purpose of this role.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
To access the Position Description, please click here.
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in strategic planning by shaping a shared vision, aligning strategy across the organisation, and building capability in others. They will be an expert in co-creation, leading high-profile partnership initiatives, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and fostering collaboration through shared tools and resources. Additionally, they will bring a future-focused mindset, integrating technology and best practices into their work, while applying critical thinking to deliver innovative, outcome-driven solutions and lead complex projects with strategic insight and influence.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level, the candidate will also demonstrate resilience and decisiveness under pressure, guiding teams through challenges with composure and clarity. They will show flexibility in adapting strategies when needed, champion innovative approaches, and remain focused on delivering meaningful outcomes aligned with community needs.
Qualifications And Experience
Desirable
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How To Apply
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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 21st of April 2025.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Milissa Box – Senior Manager Government Relations via milissa.box@roads.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know by phone or email if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to viewing difficulties or other accessibility needs, we are happy to accommodate.
Applications close Monday 21 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 07 April 2025
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milissa.box@roads.vic.gov.au
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Applications close Monday 21 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview
Work type: Ongoing - Full TimeSalary: $109,730 - $132,764Grade: VPSG5Occupation: Communications, Marketing and MediaLocation: CBDReference: 7025
About The Role
The Portfolio Engagement Lead sits within Public Affairs branch and is responsible for leading and coordinating engagement for the Communications and Customer Experience office, including internal and external stakeholder events, briefings, site visits, launches, social media visits, roundtables, for state and federal government priorities. This role coordinates and portfolio communications, across all DTP portfolios and DTP delivery agencies ensuring that all materials are refined, fact checked and of high quality and consistency. Managing a full and complex work program and liaising with the key people throughout the offices and key government stakeholders are imperative to the driving purpose of this role.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
To access the Position Description, please click here.
- Strategic Advice –has provided strategic advice to critical internal and government stakeholders for the effective delivery of Ministerial events and engagements.
- Communications and reputational risks and issues are proactively identified and mitigated through proposed solutions and escalation.
- Stakeholder Management – builds positive relationships, identified opportunities and resolved issues. The incumbent has liaised with event organisers, Portfolio staff, external stakeholders and DTP Executives and business areas.
- Negotiation and influencing skills to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including portfolio offices, portfolio advisors, DTP executives, government departments and agencies.
- Event Coordination – The Portfolio Engagement Lead has effectively coordinated the program of DTP Portfolio Minister events and engagements, ensuring timely provision of accurate and relevant information for all Ministerial and Secretary engagements.
- Operational Reliability creates and maintained high quality workflow management procedures and coordination to ensure the delivery of materials and engagement is delivered in a timely and professional manner.
- Deadlines are Met –effectively manages critical deadlines, allocates work across the Portfolio Communications and Engagement team and Subject Matter Experts to ensure that all event materials (speeches, briefings, presentations etc) are delivered to schedule.
- Leadership – provides training, mentoring support and advice across the Portfolio Communication and Engagement team, works collaboratively across CCE division for coordinated, consistent and collegiate approaches to the work of DTP and transport agencies.
- Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
- In line with Section 31A of the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) other duties may be assigned consistent with employment classification, skills, and capabilities
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in strategic planning by shaping a shared vision, aligning strategy across the organisation, and building capability in others. They will be an expert in co-creation, leading high-profile partnership initiatives, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and fostering collaboration through shared tools and resources. Additionally, they will bring a future-focused mindset, integrating technology and best practices into their work, while applying critical thinking to deliver innovative, outcome-driven solutions and lead complex projects with strategic insight and influence.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level, the candidate will also demonstrate resilience and decisiveness under pressure, guiding teams through challenges with composure and clarity. They will show flexibility in adapting strategies when needed, champion innovative approaches, and remain focused on delivering meaningful outcomes aligned with community needs.
Qualifications And Experience
Desirable
- Degree in communications or a related field
- Qualification in event management or political science or a related field
- Demonstrated skills in event management
- Political sciences and communications experience
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How To Apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.
If have any issues, click here for Quick Reference Guide on how to apply.
Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 21st of April 2025.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Milissa Box – Senior Manager Government Relations via milissa.box@roads.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please let us know by phone or email if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to viewing difficulties or other accessibility needs, we are happy to accommodate.
Applications close Monday 21 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Posted 07 April 2025
Action
Contact
Senior Manager Government Relations Milissa Box
milissa.box@roads.vic.gov.au
Other opportunities
35 jobs at Department of Transport and Planning
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