Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D01236
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Develop visual content and write communication materials for Emergency Management Victoria.
- Ongoing, Full time opportunity.
- VPS grade 4: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Adviser, Design and Digital Communicationsto provide a critical role at Emergency Management Victoria.
About the Business Unit
Emergency Management Victoria
Emergency Management Communications Branch
About the Role
Some of your duties will include:
- Producing creative and engaging written and visual content for a range audiences and channels, including websites, social media, publications and campaigns.
- Developing creative and tailored designs for digital and print communications, following the Brand Victoria, departmental and EMV guidelines.
- Building and maintaining productive working relationships with key stakeholders includi ng emergency management colleagues, partner organisations and across all tiers of government.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience working in communications or digital media.
- Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Proven ability to write accessible and effective content for different audiences and channels.
- Experience in the emergency management sector is desirable, but not essential.
Qualifications/requirements
- A tertiary qualification, or equivalent professional experience, in communications or related field.
- Professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable.
The successful candidate willbe requiredto undergo pre-employment checkswhich mayincludereference checks,nationally coordinated criminal historychecks(NCCHC),andmisconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may includeVicRoadschecks,driverslicencechecks, medicalchecks, Working with ChildrenChecks, andDeclaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, pleasedon'thesitate toget in touch withthe contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concern s acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Monday 16 November 2026 at 11.59pm
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Adviser, Design and Digital Communications in Melbourne employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on community safety and rehabilitation efforts. With a commitment to the values of integrity and respect, this role provides a unique chance to lead dedicated teams in a vital sector.
Contact Details:
Department of Justice and Community Safety Recruitment Team
