Communications Specialist

5 days ago

Lismore, Australia TAFE NSW Full time

**TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers**

**Communications Specialist**

**Temporary Full-time position until June 2026**

**Base salary of $119,757- $132,188 plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.**

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

**We invest in our people**

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

**About the role**

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.

We have 2 x temporary full-time roles available until June 2026 (18 month contracts).

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will come from either an internal or external communications background. You’re a natural at project management, super organised, and solution-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.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

**Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion**

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

**Applications close: 11:55PM Sunday 8th September**
- Your current resume

**Targeted Question**: What is your most successful proactive PR campaign so far? What was your role and what results did you achieve?

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.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

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