At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape public understanding of justice through engaging media content and respond to news enquiries.
- Company: Join the Department of Justice and Community Safety, making Victoria a safer place.
- Benefits: Earn $100,894 - $114,476 per year plus super, with opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to child safety and community representation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community safety while developing your media skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in media and strong writing skills; journalism or PR background preferred.
The predicted salary is between 100894 - 114476 $ per year.
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.
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?
Shape how people understand justice, safety and the law in Victoria. Write clear media content on issues that affect people's lives. Work on varied issues, from justice reform to emergency management. Build your media skills while helping the public stay informed. Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
About us
Strategic Communication delivers communication services on behalf of the Department of Justice and Community Safety's (DJCS) business units to inform and educate the community about departmental policies, programs and legislation.
What you will do
As an adviser, media, you will help people understand the department's work. You will write media content and respond to news enquiries across a range of issues. You will:
- research and write clear media releases, speaking notes and other content
- promote key policies and programs through the media and respond to media enquiries
- track news coverage and prepare reports to show how the department's work appears in the news
- write and review content for publications, events and public updates
- work with senior staff, ministerial offices and other teams to share accurate information and support key events.
About you
A tertiary qualification in journalism, public relations or another communications field is desirable, but not essential. You should also have:
- experience handling media enquiries and working with local and city news outlets
- knowledge of Victorian Government and department media rules and processes
- the ability to think clearly, solve problems and give honest advice when issues change
- a flexible, team-focused approach, with strong writing skills and an ability to plan work and build trust.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Michael Newhouse at michael.newhouse@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Child safety 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 concerns 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 Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
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