Director Communications, Engagement and Education – Parliament of NSW – Sydney

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time
Director Communications, Engagement and Education – Parliament of NSW – Sydney-00009QEW Are you interested in an exciting senior leadership opportunity for 2023 and beyond? Three-year, fixed-term opportunity with a view to ongoing employment Full time – part time and job sharing options available Be part of the Department of Parliamentary Services’ executive leadership team and play an integral role in setting the culture and strategic priorities for the Department, as well as lead a branch of expert educators and communication and engagement specialists. Exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation and modernisation of the Parliament of New South Wales, to communicate and promote its work and our system of democracy, and to work on a diverse range of events and initiatives including education outreach, family open days, Aboriginal engagement, community engagement and public talks. $203,286 per annum, TRP NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD

About us
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales : We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

To get a feeling of what it’s like to work at the Parliament of NSW, watch our video,

About the position
This role is responsible for leading a dynamic program of work, including:

Education programs for school students including secondary school student leaders, and the ‘Visit Us at Our House’ videoconferencing program for primary students Working closely with the Houses of Parliament to develop, deliver and promote syllabus-led school tours and role plays for NSW students Developing civics and citizenship resources for students and teachers across NSW  Aboriginal engagement including cultural capability, public events, and committee support Community engagement including the Parliament’s public talks and events, and family open days Providing strategic communication advice and support across the Department of Parliamentary Services for key priorities and projects Reactive media management and public affairs Proactive communications for the Parliament and for NSW Parliament House as a visitor destination, including digital engagement, social media and media opportunities Developing a range of public and internal newsletters, publications and digital resources 

Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
Please note that a condition of employment is that all staff must provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), please consider this when applying for roles within the NSW Parliament. For further information please refer to our

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About you
You are an innovative, energetic and experienced leader, accustomed to motivating a team to deliver a diverse program of education and engagement events, developing digital/print resources and collateral, driving strategic initiatives, pursuing new partnerships and opportunities, and managing complex stakeholder needs. Experience in the fields of education and engagement, visitor experience and/or strategic communications is highly desirable. You will have strategic vision and focus, the ability to manage a budget and personnel, and be able to project manage across a variety of portfolios with an eye to continuous improvement.



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