Communications and Engagement Officer
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Premier's Department
Communications and Engagement Officer
You. At the centre of big ideas.
About the Role
As our Communications and Engagement Officer, you'll help shape how the Grant Program Office communicates its work across NSW. You'll produce clear, engaging content for internal and external audiences, maintain consistent branding, and support announcements, updates and events across the program.
You'll be part of the Communications and Engagement team in the Grant Program Office, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver responsive, high-quality communications for one of the state's significant funding programs, including the $2 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
Why Join Us?
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Jane Madden, Associate Director, Communications and Engagement on jane.madden@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
Communications and Engagement Officer
You. At the centre of big ideas.
- Play a key role delivering communications for a major state-wide grants program
- Bring your storytelling, stakeholder and digital communications skills to a high-impact team
- Full-time temporary Clerk Grade 7/8 role until 31 October 2027, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.
About the Role
As our Communications and Engagement Officer, you'll help shape how the Grant Program Office communicates its work across NSW. You'll produce clear, engaging content for internal and external audiences, maintain consistent branding, and support announcements, updates and events across the program.
You'll be part of the Communications and Engagement team in the Grant Program Office, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver responsive, high-quality communications for one of the state's significant funding programs, including the $2 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
- Communications Expertise: Demonstrated experience producing clear, engaging content across digital, print and multimedia channels
- Brand and Content Management: Proven ability to apply corporate branding and maintain consistency across communication materials
- Event Coordination: Skills in planning and coordinating events, including preparing run sheets, production requirements and supporting promotional activity
- Analytical and Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritise competing deadlines, solve problems, and manage tasks within tight timeframes and complex environments
- Stakeholder Engagement: Experience building effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners, including government and community organisations.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
- Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
- Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
- Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Jane Madden, Associate Director, Communications and Engagement on jane.madden@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.