Assistant Communication Officer

Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Assistant Communication Officer

• Location Parramatta with flexibility to work from other office locations
• Ongoing full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Salary Clerk Grade 5/6 - $99,398 to $110,271 + superannuation and leave loading

Your role

This role is part of Homes NSW, which leads housing and homelessness services across NSW. We are seeking a communications all-rounder to coordinate and deliver communications to inform and inspire audiences about the important work we do.

What you'll do

Working within the Public Affairs and Engagement team, the Assistant Communications Officer will be responsible for:

• Creating communication materials on a range of topics, promoting Homes NSW priorities and communicating key messages.
• Coordinating production of content across
• Drafting and developing communication strategies and plans that bring our mission and values to life.
• multiple channels, including written materials, images, video, and audio.
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Monitoring and evaluating communications to measure engagement and continuously improve our approach.
• Supporting the greater team on projects or at events as required.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a communications professional with a can-do attitude and a passion for developing clear and creative communications materials. You will have experience in translating complex information into engaging content that connects with diverse audiences. You will bring a collaborative approach, attention to detail, and a passion for sharing stories that make a difference.

The ideal will also have:

• Demonstrated experience producing communication materials end-to-end across a variety of channels.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience working across multiple communication platforms.
• Ability to work with key suppliers such as graphic designers, videographers, and printers.

For more information about this role, please click here to download the role description.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

We are hiring for a Corporate Communications role and looking to create a talent pool for future opportunities.

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.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We are supportive of flexible work, and welcome applications for part time work.

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.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment

How to apply

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 Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Other information

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Tamara Midwinter on or via

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Jess Tan on or via

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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

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