Associate Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement

**Premier’s Department**

**Associate Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
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Lead high-impact communications across government priorities_**:

- **_ Seeking strategic, collaborative, and influential communications expertise_**:

- **_ Ongoing Clerk Grade 11/12 ($149,739 - $173,174) role based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD._**

**About the Role**

As **Associate Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement,** you will lead a high-performing team to develop and deliver integrated communications strategies across a range of channels that support NSW Government priorities. Working with stakeholders across the Premier’s Department, The Cabinet Office and the broader sector, you’ll support complex, high-profile initiatives using strategic communications, project management, and problem-solving expertise. You'll build strong relationships, foster collaboration and lead an agile, solutions-focused team to deliver impactful communications from the heart of government.

You will join our Strategic Communications and Engagement team within the Community Engagement branch in the Delivery and Engagement Group. This branch plays a critical role in coordinating All-of-Government communications, delivering high-quality engagement with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting NSW Government initiatives that impact communities across the state.
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To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
- ** Strategic Communication**:Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate integrated communications strategies for complex, cross-agency initiatives. Experience in delivering government or large-scale public sector communications that align with organisational priorities and maximise impact across multiple channels.
- ** Influence and Stakeholder Engagement**: Proven experience building strong relationships and negotiating with senior executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders to achieve consensus and drive sector-wide outcomes. Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and communicate persuasively to achieve “win-win” results.
- ** Leadership and People Management**: Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. Ability to define roles and responsibilities, set clear performance expectations, and manage individual and team outcomes while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture
- ** Project Management**: Strong capability in planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple, simultaneous projects with complex interdependencies. Demonstrated experience in developing business cases, monitoring progress against timelines and budgets, and managing risk and change effectively.
- ** Customer-Focused Approach**: Committed to designing and delivering high-quality, user-centric communications that meet stakeholder needs. Experience using research, feedback, and evaluation to enhance engagement, improve services, and ensure clarity, consistency, and accessibility of messaging.
- ** Qualifications and Experience**: Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, media, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience. Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary communication methods, channels, and best practices in the public sector.

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

**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.

**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.

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