Senior Manager Strategic Communications

Who is VAGO?

The Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO) is a critical part of Victoria’s integrity system. Independent to Parliament, VAGO ensures the accountability of the State Government through audits and assurance reviews of public sector agencies. To achieve this, VAGO annually conducts over 530 financial audits and numerous performance audits across a diverse range of portfolios including infrastructure, transport, health and social services, education, water, local government, insurance, justice, treasury and superannuation. Such a broad range of portfolios allows our people to gain unrivalled audit experience working throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Why VAGO?

Our organisation is filled with people who love what they do, enact change and uphold our values. We are a workforce of highly motivated, empathetic and collaborative people, who encourage innovation and knowledge sharing.  

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in our people. We encourage and celebrate our diversity, and actively support work life balance and flexibility across all our roles.  

We have two audit portfolios within VAGO: Parliamentary Reports and Services and Financial Audit. Our audit support function is split into the Office of the Auditor-General and Corporate Services. 

What's the role?

The Senior Manager, Strategic Communications leads and manages strategic communications at VAGO, ensuring initiatives align with organisational goals and are delivered effectively. Reporting to the Director, Strategy, Governance and Risk, they oversee key projects, develop audience-focused communication products, drive external engagement strategies and respond to media inquiries. The role also involves providing strategic input and coordination for major events and high-profile conferences, ensuring alignment with VAGO’s objectives. Collaborating across teams, they ensure consistent messaging and continuous improvement in both external and internal communications.

Who we're looking for

An experienced communications professional with a strong ability to develop high-quality, audience-focused content using best-practice techniques. Adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, with the judgement to navigate risks and opportunities while delivering innovative communication solutions. Exceptional communication skills ensure clarity across all messaging, while strong stakeholder management fosters trust, collaboration, and engagement at all levels. A proactive and adaptable leader who champions resilience, flexibility, and continuous improvement, contributing to a culture of excellence in strategic communications will excel in this environment. 

Qualifications 

• Desirable tertiary qualifications in public relations and communication, or equivalent, and/or experience in a government communication role. 

Don’t tick all the boxes? You don't need to tick all the boxes to be amazing.  We’d still love to hear from you.

What VAGO can offer you

We are a diverse bunch at VAGO so you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians.   

Within our collaborative and team-oriented environment, you will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, providing guidance and creating growth opportunities for our staff.  

We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. 

If you would like to learn more about this role or life at VAGO, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team, via recruitment@audit.vic.gov.au. 

Next Steps

Sound like you or someone you know? Don’t hesitate....‘Apply Now’.  

Applications close at 11:59pm on 15 April 2025. 

Position Description: Senior Manager Strategic Communications