Stakeholder Communications Lead - Projects

Stakeholder Communications Lead Projects

• Full time fixed term role until 30 September 2026
• Geelong office location with flexible hybrid working
• Offering a competitive base salary circa $146000 plus super and benefits

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Right now were seeking aStakeholder Communications Lead - Projects who will continue to play their part in caring for the lives of everyone on Victorias roads. Someone committed to supporting the progress of our clients and your colleagues so they can achieve great things. Thats truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.

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About the role

In this newly created role you will lead the development and implementation of effective communication strategies across external stakeholders and channels. This role will support the delivery of key change programs within the TACs Make Every Day Matter strategy with a particular emphasis on service delivery initiatives. You will lead a small team of communications advisors and work collaboratively with internal project teams. The role will be responsible for providing strategic communications advice and overseeing the delivery of communication and engagement plans with a focus on the TACs health and disability providers.

About the Team

This role will lead a new project-focused communications team within the Communications Media and Digital branch. Youll join a collaborative and experienced leadership team supported by a manager who empowers leaders to take ownership and accountability. The Communications Media and Digital branch is a friendly fun group with a diverse skill set. We are passionate about delivering strategic and impactful communication that supports TAC initiatives enhances TAC experiences and strengthens the TACs brand and values.

What were looking for

Strong strategic communications experience in complex organisations

We are looking for a strong leader who has extensive experience working within project teams and/or with change management principles and methodologies with tertiary qualifications in communications/media or related field.

Advanced stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Strong ability to lead complex initiatives and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups while building trusted relationships negotiating effectively and communicating with impact.

Demonstrated experience within the health and disability sector

Experience in and/or understanding of health disability and community sectors is highly beneficial to effectively navigate the complexities involved in supporting TAC clients providers and diverse stakeholder groups.

Take the next step in your career. Apply now.

Click apply to submit your cover letter and resume. If successful youll progress to a face-to-face interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information read the attached Position Description or contact the People Culture & Engagement team onfor a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on 25 September 2025.

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A safe place to work

Were committed to the health safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion diversity and accessibility in our employment practices and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability men women and gender diverse people culturally diverse and LGBTIQA people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

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This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.

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A current TAC employee is eligible to apply for another position at TAC if:

1. The employee has been in their current position for at least 12 months; and
2. Has attained at least a competency 2 (for job groups 1-5); and
3. Is not currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)