Principal Communications Officer
Principal Communications Officer
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$ 139823 - 154095
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Principal Communications Officer (Environment Officer Class 11
- Temporary fulltime to 30 September 2025 with opportunity for extension / ongoing employment
- Role is located in Parramatta (hybrid working supported)
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $139823 to $154095 super
The Planning Offsets and Threatened Species and Ecosystems (POTSE) Division is seeking aPrincipal Communications Officer to drive a coordinated and approach to communications and engagement planning and delivery for the Planning Offsets and Threatened Species (POTSE) division. This role will also assist with developing managing implementing and monitoring marketing and communications strategies advice and products across relevant programs and stakeholder audiences as well as leading specific stakeholder projects.
About You
You will be a proficient in being able to provide thoughtleadership and collaboration partnering with colleagues stakeholders and customers providing exceptional customer service delivery.
Demonstrated experience in advising and influencing senior internal stakeholders. You will be able to develop and deliver customercentric portfolio communications and engagement strategies to support implementation of the POTSE initiatives and programs and the Governments reform directions for threatened species conservation and the Biodiversity Offset Scheme. You will have a passion for customer service and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage multiagency and partnership marketing and communications activities to achieve strategic objectives. You will also have an ability to understand and apply departmental and government policies and processes.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in communications or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience
For more information read the full Role Description:Principal Communications Officer
Who we are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states 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.
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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & the Biodiversity Conservation Trusts (BCT) Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs
All new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family members) participation to ensure potential conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.
The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding beyond that already agreed to by the BCT may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12month period following termination of employment.
The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values together with transparency and accountability are integral to the administration of the BOS and PLC programs.
If you (or a close family member) participate in the BOS scheme or already hold a funded agreement with the BCT and require further information before submitting your application please contact the hiring manager. The BOS protocol is availablepubliclyhere.
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: Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Shawn Hollbach via .
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- How we encourage and support people with disability
- Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing contacting Vithiya Yogarajah on(please mention reference number 542081
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn
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Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
