Manager Communications and Engagement

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to join one of Victoria’s most distinctive natural resource management organisations at a time of significant environmental, cultural and community change. As Manager Communications and Engagement, you will help shape how Mallee CMA tells its story, builds trust with communities and partners, and supports practical outcomes across landscapes of regional and state significance.

A rare and rewarding opportunity awaits a communications and engagement leader who wants to make a visible difference in one of Victoria’s most significant environmental and community-facing organisations.

Mallee CMA is seeking a committed and proven manager to lead the communications and engagement functions of our unique organisation. Working with a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide trusted advice to senior leaders, support major projects and partnerships, and help shape conversations that improve environmental, cultural and social outcomes across the high-value landscapes of the Mallee region.

This is a Senior Executive Officer position offered on an ongoing basis. A competitive total remuneration package of $135,000 - $165,000 is available, negotiable depending on skills and experience.

The location preference for this position is Mildura, but flexible remote working arrangements considered.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone with drive, sound judgement and enthusiasm, with a proven record in community and stakeholder consultation, strategic communications and engagement.

You can build trust, negotiate constructively, provide clear advice and lead people through complex and sometimes sensitive issues.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can respond confidently to changing priorities, shows initiative, understands accountability and remains focused on practical outcomes for community, partners and the organisation.

The position requires a degree qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related/relevant discipline with extensive experience.

If you are ready to apply your strategic judgement, practical delivery and authentic engagement to work that makes a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role, download the position description from our career hub.

To learn more about Mallee CMA, visit us at: https://malleecma.com.au/

Mallee CMA is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage a wide-ranging gender balanced candidate pool inclusive of all, including Aboriginal, culturally and linguistically diverse applicants.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 13 August 2026.