Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor
Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor
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$ 125693 - 138510
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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.
- Multiple temporary roles until June 2026
- Full-time role - 35 hours per week FlexTime
- Statewide - hybrid working with flexible working arrangements available
- Salary ranges from $125693 to $138510 super leave loading
The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor to support the development and delivery of strategic communications and engagement activities for the NSW Governments water infrastructure projects as well as other priority Water Group programs and projects.
The role supports the planning development implementation and evaluation of communications and engagement strategies and activities with a strong focus on stakeholder and community engagement.
Working within the Water Groups Communications Media and Engagement branch the role works closely with a range of other teams in the department to help ensure a seamless and coordinated approach to external communications and engagement activities.
Travel throughout NSW will be required (approximately once per month).
Key accountabilities
- Supporting the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies and activities (with a strong focus on stakeholder and community engagement) in support of sensitive and complex water infrastructure projects programs and policies.
- Identifying emerging stakeholder matters/issues and quickly synthesising information across multiple competing projects.
- Leading the implementation and delivery of a wide range of stakeholder and community engagement activities including stakeholder identification and mapping maintaining stakeholder databases event coordination of town hall meetings consultation forums face to face meetings and online engagements.
- 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/engagement or other related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.
- Drivers licence
- Willingness to travel to regional and metro areas across NSW
- Willingness to undertake International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) training.
For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor
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.
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.
An introduction to Water Water ()
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 Monday 21 July at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please Karen Carlisle via or on.
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.
DCCEEW is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Amanda Tantzaris on(please mention reference number 542715).
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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
