CareerPlan

Head of Media and Communications

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$194k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead EPA's strategic and digital communications direction, strengthening public trust and protecting the EPA's reputation.

Role type

Senior leadership communications head (public sector)

Builds

Strategic communications, digital channels, content, social media, editorial services, and reputation management for Environment Protection Authority Victoria

Domain

Public sector environmental regulation

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic communications, public affairs, reputation management, digital communications, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, governance frameworks, narrative architecture, data-driven insights

Preferred skills

Experience in complex public sector or regulatory environments, managing high-profile politically sensitive issues, building relationships with government and media

Technologies

Social media platforms, website governance tools, data analytics tools

Responsibilities

Set communications direction and narrative, oversee integrated communications across digital and media channels, lead response to complex and high-profile issues, establish governance and performance frameworks, advise executives on communications strategy

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership