Are you a communications professional, media advisor or content strategist looking for purpose? NSW Irrigators’ Council (NSWIC) is seeking a proactive communicator who can bridge the city and the bush – meeting growers across regional NSW, creating powerful stories, and collaborating with our Sydney-based team to deliver a modern communications strategy.

The role
You’ll lead NSWIC’s external communications, brand and media engagement. It’s a hands-on role covering media strategy, content production, digital storytelling, stakeholder communications, and issues management.

The role can be based in Sydney (hybrid) or based in regional NSW. Regardless of base location, the role will require travelling around regional NSW.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic communications and media plan

• Produce high-quality written and digital content: news, op-eds, videos, infographics, and social media posts

• Manage media relations: pitch stories, handle enquiries, prepare briefings and manage issues

• Simplify complex water and irrigation policy for public audiences

• Support senior leaders with speeches, talking points and event communications

• Track and report media coverage and analytics

• Coordinate communications for events, campaigns and field visits

About you

• 3–5+ years’ experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, journalism or marketing

• Proven experience managing media issues and campaigns

• Excellent written communication, editing and storytelling skills

• Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills

• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or video editing software

• Tertiary qualification in communications, media, journalism, or public policy

• Willingness to travel to regional NSW

Desirable: agriculture or rural affairs knowledge; CMS or digital marketing experience; photography/videography skills.

About us
NSWIC is a non-profit peak body for more than 12,000 water licence holders and users across New South Wales. We advocate for sustainable irrigation, water security, and fair outcomes for regional communities. Our work combines strategic communications, media relations, and public policy advocacy, and we believe authentic storytelling adds credibility and influence to that mission.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) + superannuation

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

• Opportunity to work on public policy communications that shape the future of water and agriculture

• Small, collaborative, purpose-driven team environment

How to apply
Send your CV, a short cover letter (1 page), and two writing or media samples to nswic@nswic.org.au, using the subject line “Comms & Media Strategist – NSWIC”.

Applications close 23 October 2025.