About the role:
This is your chance to work in a challenging and fast-paced emergency services environment dealing with topics that regularly lead the news of the day.
Media and Community Engagement (MCE) within Partnership and Safe Communities - leads Victoria Police's internal and external facing communications to support the organisation's strategy to reduce crime and harm and build trust and confidence with the community.
The group's key focus areas are:
Emergency response: When our state is impacted by emergency - be that a critical incident, bushfire or an act of terrorism - we must be ready, as our colleagues and the public will depend on us.
Building trust and confidence: Delivering communications that amplify the extraordinary work of Victoria Police in keeping the community safe, targeting the crime types we know are driving fear. We are also focused on storytelling, events and opportunities that humanise our officers and build connection, showcasing the commitment of police to helping the community.
Crime prevention: Working to reduce harm and the number of victims in our community by raising awareness about the work of police in preventing crime from happening in the first place. We also work to make sure the public has the information they need to feel safe and report crime when it occurs.
As a Senior Media Communications Advisor, you will produce proactive media stories and manage high profile and contentious issues.
The role will focus on generating and executing proactive stories that build trust in Victoria Police, demonstrate the enforcement efforts of our members and support crime prevention. You will also respond to often complicated, contentious and complex media inquiries that impact the reputation of the organisation and our people.
You will work alongside senior police, including members of the force's leadership team, covering key portfolios and high-interest issues. You will also be required to establish strong external stakeholder relationships with our partners to ensure effective, co-ordinated communications.
With pressure on resources and changes in media consumption, the Media and Community Engagement group must innovate and adapt the ways we communicate. Prioritising impact, reach and influence requires a data-led approach that is constantly evaluating the strategies we use for connecting with both our internal and external audiences.
Your duties will include:
- Identifying and sharing proactive stories that build the reputation of Victoria Police.
- Managing complex and sensitive issues including providing high level advice to senior police.
- Liaising with journalists and external stakeholders.
- Writing media statements, responses and talking points.
- Organising interviews, media opportunities and press conferences.
- Developing and implementing communication plans.
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- A passion for news and understanding of issues that may impact the reputation of Victoria Police.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
- A proven ability to develop and implement proactive media strategies.
- Experience working and collaborating within a media or public relations team.
- An ability to handle competing demands and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Multimedia skills including taking and editing video footage would be advantageous.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Further Information:
- Two (2) x full-time, fixed term positions available (24/08/2026 to 20/08/2027 and 04/09/2026 to 03/09/2027).
- These positions are located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
- 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.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
- 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:
- Resume
- 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 5 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.
For further information, please contact: Wes Hosking on 0407 535 191 or [email protected].
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
