Communications Specialist

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -TAFE NSW Full time

**A career of life-changing impact**Be responsible for envisioning TAFE NSW’s position through contemporary communication mediums
- 2 permanent full-time opportunities
- 1 x New England region preferable
- 1 x location negotiable, dependent on campus availability

TAFE NSW is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of the NSW economy and workforce, offering world class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value and proudly play a meaningful role in delivering quality training to the people of NSW.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
A rare and exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Communications team has become available. The Communications Specialist is responsible for helping to position TAFE NSW with media, employees, industry, and communities using contemporary communications techniques. With a focus on strategic communications, you will help build our brand through the power of storytelling.

**ABOUT YOU**
To be successful in this role you will come from either an internal or external communications background. You’re a crack hand at project management, super organised, and solutions-focused. You must be a clear communicator and have exceptional stakeholder management skills.

**YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:

- Supporting the implementation of communications plans that are aligned with the TAFE NSW Strategic and Operational Plans, and the Corporate Communications Strategy
- Contributing to communications project teams by producing high-quality written materials including media releases and alerts, interview briefs, statements, social media posts, intranet content, newsletter copy, and speeches
- Developing key messages, selecting appropriate campaign tactics
- Monitoring media, social media, and internal feedback channels
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to identify and shape PR opportunities.

For further information regarding the role please review the Position Description and Information Package.

This position offers a base salary range of $115,151 - $127,104 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- An updated resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position
- Responses to the two targeted questions (300-word limit each)

**Applications close: 11.59pm Monday 31st July**

**_ Please Note:_** This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child
- related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

An Eligibility list may be created through this recruitment process to access suitable applicants for Temporary or Permanent opportunities within the next 18 months. Eligibility lists are maintained to ensure that there are sufficient lists of qualified applicants that can be engaged when required to meet current and anticipated business needs.

**Key Application Responses**:
**Targeted questions**
- Provide a brief overview of an internal communications campaign that you contributed to. How did you know you were successful in achieving your objectives?
- What is your most successful proactive PR campaign so far? What was your role and what results did you achieve?

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