Communications and Engagement Officer

Division: Strategy Policy and Commissioning- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 69624**Communications and Engagement Officer**

**Location - Parramatta, flexible work arrangements are supported.**

**Employment type - Temporary (11 months)/Full-time**

**Salary - **Clerk Grade 7/8, $106,025 to $117,363 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

**Your role**

Your role will be to co-ordinate and implement community engagement and communications activities, to promote the Step Together Helpline and the Engagement and Support Program (ESP) for the Countering Violent Extremism Engagement and Support Unit, within the Interventions and Innovations branch.

**What you’ll do**

Day to day your role will be to maintain and develop strong partnerships with community organisations and service providers to support referrals from the Step Together Helpline and the ESP. Facilitate the production of communications content across a variety of formats to deliver the department's communications strategy and to inform and influence the community on countering violent extremism and uphold the department’s reputation among key stakeholders.

**What we’re looking for**

This position is ideal for a dynamic, motivated communications professional with a proven track record in developing and delivering impactful communication campaigns and resources. You are experienced in managing online, digital, and social media content, and contributing to promotional activities that enhance the ESU’s mission.

Your communication skills are exceptional, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and strong messaging. You understand how to effectively engage diverse audiences and tailor communication strategies accordingly.

With a proactive mindset, you can work independently, thrive under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. You are a polished networker who builds strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborates effectively across offices and sectors.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Communications, Social/Behavioural Science, Welfare, or a related field, or possess equivalent knowledge and experience, with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel within NSW.

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**What We Offer**

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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**We do work that really matters**

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

**Applications close **Tuesday, 24th September at 11:59pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

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**Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit**

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

**Other Information**

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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