• Bright and modern office in Melbourne CBD, with a hybrid-work model
• Contribute to helping people across Victoria enjoy better health & wellbeing
• Dynamic environment within an inclusive workplace
• Unit: Social Marketing and Communications
• Tenure: Full-time, fixed-term (until 27 February 2026)
• Classification: VicHealth Grade D
• Remuneration: From $95,040 per annum (plus superannuation and other benefits)

VicHealth welcomes and values applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

VicHealth is the world's first health promotion foundation that supports independent, long-term, evidence-based health promotion practice, partnerships and leadership. We continue to be a global leader in health promotion, as a Collaborating Centre with the World Health Organization and technical partner to UNICEF.

About the role:

Located within the Social Marketing and Communications (SM&C) group, the position of Lead, Strategic Communications reports to the Manager, Strategic Communications.

The Lead has a close working relationship with the Manager, and the broader SM&C group and is expected to develop and nurture excellent relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders, including staff in government departments and agencies.

Key responsibilities:

• Acting as the conduit for all marketing and communications projects and campaigns, across multiple teams and channels
• Leading on social marketing campaigns
• Contributing to all quarterly and annual reporting of strategic objectives and communication activities
• Solving problems and planning projects and activities that are delivered on time, on budget, and satisfactory to expectations

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is able to provide efficient and effective liaison; maintain relationships with stakeholders; has a strong ability to see and understand broader strategic vision; and represent VicHealth in a professional manner at stakeholder events.

Qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or similar area
• Experience in data analysis, monitoring and reporting
• Experience using Google Analytics, CMS, and social media for work purposes
• Understanding of SEO
• Experience working within the communications, public health, community or government sectors is preferred

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid-work model
• Up to $3,000 towards professional development each year
• Employee Wellbeing & OHS Committee who deliver events and initiatives
• Bring your dog to work day every Thursday and Friday
• Employee Assistance Program offering a range of free and confidential services
• Fresh fruit, breakfast and coffee machine provided
• Monthly birthday celebrations
• See our Careers page for a detailed list of some of the benefits of working at VicHealth!

How to apply:

Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume. The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position, and also address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

Please refer to the position description attached to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position.

You may be required to undertake a Police Check and Working with Children check.

For further information about the role, please reach out Brea Pape, People & Culture Business Partner, at [email protected] using the subject line: Lead - Strategic Communications enquiry via EthicalJobs or 03 9667 1341.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

A position description is attached.