Senior Strategic Communications Advisor

Full time, fixed term role for 3 years!

Salary: VPS 5.1 $113,022- $124,884 + 12% super

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands - Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office)

About the organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria’s environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors. 

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working; EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life. 

The EPA experience 

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand. 
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities. 
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles. 
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options.

About the role:

You’ll lead strategic, high‑profile communications for the Illegal Waste Dumping Taskforce, shaping how EPA engages with communities, industry and government on a high-profile regulatory issue. This is a senior generalist role where you’ll design and deliver creative, multi‑channel communications to deter illegal dumping and drive behaviour change across Victoria. 

In this role you will: 

• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of the Taskforce’s strategic communications approach.
• Identify and drive proactive media and communications opportunities, working closely with EPA’s media team.
• Develop high‑quality external communications, including campaign materials, messaging and content across channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with taskforce partners, including councils, industry and government stakeholders.
• Provide senior‑level strategic communications advice across EPA, supporting high‑profile work.

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience delivering senior‑level strategic communications in a complex or government environment.
• Strong external communications focus, with experience working across multiple channels and audiences.
• Experience managing high‑profile, sensitive communications, including media engagement.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, compelling content for diverse audiences, including ministerial materials.
• Creative and strategic thinker, able to develop fresh approaches to influence behaviour change and deliver impact.

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How to apply 

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your application. Applications close 5 March 2026 @ 23:59

Applicants should submit: 

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations and suitability to the role. 
• Completion of application questions.
• Resume; including contact details of 2 referees. 

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to careers@epa.vic.gov.au. 

Need to know more? 

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances. 

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment. 

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.