Communications Lead

Communications & Release Coordination Lead

Location:  Melbourne CBD/Hybrid
Rate: VPS5 (as per Victorian Public Service classification)
Contract Type: Short term, 3 months

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Communications & Release Coordination Lead to support a high-profile reform program within a Victorian State Government Department. This position plays a key role in coordinating platform and application release activities while driving consistent, clear, and timely communications across key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate activities across the platform and application teams in line with the release program schedule.
• Liaise with OPSEC and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment with departmental communication protocols.
• Identify and utilise appropriate communication channels for internal and external audiences.
• Develop, edit, and deliver technical content tailored for a non-technical audience, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with taskforce program areas to ensure alignment with broader reform messaging.
• Support the creation and delivery of content for events, presentations, and executive-level briefings.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in release coordination or program support within a large or complex organisation (preferably government or related sectors).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing or contributing to communications in complex reform or transformation environments.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• High-level stakeholder engagement skills with the confidence to liaise with senior leadership and technical teams.
• Knowledge of government communication protocols, OPSEC processes, or previous experience in a similar environment is highly desirable.

Please apply if you fit the above and are looking for an impactful short tenure in State Government!

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.</em><br /><br /><em>You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.</em>