Strategic Engagement Lead, Critical Minerals

The Strategic Engagement Lead, Critical Minerals plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering best-practice engagement and communications to support the implementation of the State’s Critical Minerals Roadmap. The Roadmap was released in December 2024 and outlines the Victorian Government’s commitment to developing a responsible critical minerals industry. 

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or industry recognised qualification in communications, public relations or another relevant discipline is mandatory.
• A current valid Victorian driver’s licence is mandatory.
• Contemporary knowledge of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, processes and planning.
• Highly developed communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively, develop networks and foster effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the community and the public and private sectors.
• Sound knowledge of and experience working in government is essential.

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 30 June 2026 with possible extension. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 15th December 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.