Communications and Engagement Manager

**COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, SOUND NSW**
- Join Sound NSW, a group within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $120,859 - $133,183 per annum plus superannuation
- Temporary role up to 12 months based in Sydney, NSW

**About the role**

Part of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, Create NSW is focused on growing and supporting the arts, culture and creative industries in NSW for everyone to enjoy.

At Create NSW, we are committed to developing, empowering and strengthening arts, screen, music, culture and the creative industries in our state. We believe the work created by artists and creatives is essential to community wellbeing, and supporting the sector not only enriches the lives of all those who live in NSW but adds significant stimulus to the economy. Through our funding and cultural infrastructure programs, we work to embed arts in the everyday and deliver new, innovative and exciting arts and cultural services and experiences for the people of NSW. Together we can build a future where creativity flourishes, communities thrive, and culture lies at the heart of our state’s identity.

Sound NSW is a new office in State Government established to drive the growth and development of the contemporary music industry.

As the Communications and Engagement Manager (Sound NSW) you'll spearhead industry engagement for the 10-year Contemporary Music Strategy. Your role will be pivotal in fostering relationships, optimising engagement activities, and enhancing investment and employment opportunities within NSW’s vibrant contemporary music industry.

In this role you will:

- Drive industry engagement activities to support the 10-year Contemporary Music Strategy, led by Sound NSW.
- Shape and implement innovative music industry engagement plans, collaborating within the team and across government to ensure cohesive messaging.
- Manage and attract key stakeholder relationships with a focus on diverse perspectives and interests.
- Regularly review and enhance engagement activities to maximise their effectiveness and impact.
- Utilise exceptional storytelling to generate positive media coverage and dynamic social media content, boosting interest and investment in Sound NSW programs and initiatives.

Applicants from First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

**About You**

To be successful within this role, you will have:

- Proven expertise, experience and relationships in the contemporary music sector.
- A track record of leading successful engagement programs with diverse stakeholder groups, including industry, government, and community.
- Demonstrable experience in storytelling through PR/communications, content and social media strategies
- Skills in using and maintaining systems and databases, with the ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights for strategic planning.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating your expertise.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

**How to Apply**

**Closing Date**: Monday 28 October 2024 [10.00AM]

**Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport**

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

- Create social and economic opportunities for the state
- Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
- Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
- Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
- Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
- Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
- Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
- Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.
- A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months._