About the role:
As Media Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, supervision and support to one of the strategic media teams at Victoria Police. This team is responsible for providing media advice to members across the state on a range of issues, investigations and initiatives, as well as responding to media enquiries and coordinating press conferences and interviews.
In addition to managing a team of advisors, you will deliver high level briefings to Victoria Police's executive and senior leadership, liaise with journalists on a regular basis and lead cross-departmental projects as required.
We are looking for a modern and strategic thinker who has a strong sense of the issues currently facing Victoria Police, can manage high pressure situations and difficult stakeholders, has strong relationships with journalists throughout the state, is a team-player and remains calm under pressure.
You will have excellent stakeholder and people management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once – often with short deadlines. The successful applicant will be an experienced and influential leader, not only within their own team but across their organisation.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Please note, potential candidates must fill in the application form linked to this advert to be considered for the role.
Your duties will include:
- Management of one of our strategic media teams;
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Performance management and professional development of the team;
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Developing, updating, overseeing and approving media strategies and materials;
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Providing high-level media advice to members across all ranks and developing media responses on a range of issues and operations;
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Preparing media briefings for senior leadership on key issues and news of the day;
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Working with other managers across the department to share information and collaborate on a range of projects.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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A demonstrated record of achievement at a senior level in managing the development, implementation and delivery of media strategies within a large, complex environment within tight timeframes.
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Proven experience as a media professional working with senior managers and staff at all levels of an organisation to promote new initiatives, manage high-profile issues and enhance organisational reputation.
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Demonstrated experience working in diverse and dynamic environments.
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Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to gain cooperation and achieve realistic outcomes.
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Highly developed analytical, conceptual, written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor messages to the needs and interests of the audience.
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Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction and constructively manage stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes for the stakeholder and the organisation.
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Successful candidates will be required to possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and hold or qualify for an appropriate Victoria Police driving authority within three (3) months.
Further Information:
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One (1) x full-time, fixed term position available for 12 months from start date.
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This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
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Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
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We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.
Your application must include:
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Resume
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Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Sunday 26 July 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email
[email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.
We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”
If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
