Manager, Community Liaison and Engagement (based in any North-Western Regional office)

Department of Education • Kew, Victoria • Posted July 13, 2026

About the Role

About the Role
This role can be based out of Coburg, Swan Hill, Greensborough, Bendigo or Mildura.
The Manager, Community Liaison and Engagement will lead the Community Liaison and Engagement Officers who are the primary officers leading engagement and communication with the general public and school community members in relation to queries and complaints, as well as advice to senior executives and ministers. The role will provide strategic direction, drive continuous change and system improvements and manage complex cases and risks in relation to external communications, while also strengthening stakeholder engagement across the region and central divisions.
The Manager is responsible for ensuring that the team engage and resolve matters in consultation with key staff across the department, in addition to drafting correspondences and briefings in accordance with the department's policies and processes. The Manager will be responsible for proactively liaising between members ...