Senior Communications

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Permanent ongoing opportunity
• Full-time role - 35 hours per week FlexTime
• Any NSW office location - regional location encouraged/hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $125,693.00 to $138,510.00 super leave loading

We have an exciting opportunity to join DCCEEW as a Senior Communications Advisor in an ongoing capacity

The Senior Communications Advisor will provide communications support to the Water Group. You will join a supportive team of experienced professionals who are working on numerous projects across water. You will lead the development and delivery of communications and engagement plans, working in collaboration with our incredible subject matter experts and media and engagement colleagues.

The role also works in collaboration with internal partners, including Water project managers and other members of the Water Communications Media and Engagement branch to design, plan, deliver and evaluate communications strategies that facilitate engagement with community and stakeholders.

If you're an experienced communications professional who is an 'all-rounder', you're encouraged to apply.

About You

We are seeking someone who has demonstrated skills and experience in:

• Supporting the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies and activities in support of complex water projects, programs and policies.
• Developing communication materials to execute over a range of channels when required.
• Advising, and working closely with, program/projects teams to deliver positive communications and engagement outcomes in line with departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or other related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Communications Advisor

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.

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We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 26 June at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Niamh Brady via [email protected].

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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