EOI – Senior Communication Officer, Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness and Response

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

• Temporary Full Time up to 30 December 2026
• Primary Work Location: Orange
• Clerk Grade 9/10 salary from $129464 to $142665 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About the Role
The Senior Communications Officer provides strategic communications advice and delivers integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels to support NSW DPIRD Biosecurity activities and projects. You will:

• Design and implement communication strategies that raise awareness and drive engagement on biosecurity issues.
• Create and manage content for print digital web and social media platforms.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities including forums briefings and events.
• Work closely with technical experts to ensure messaging is accurate timely and aligned with departmental priorities.
• Use analytics and feedback to measure impact and continuously improve communication strategies.

This role also supports key biosecurity priority projects such as the Biosecurity Action Plan Cattle Tick and emergency preparedness communications for threats like H5 bird flu.

About You

You are a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate complex information into clear engaging messages. You bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications public relations or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in developing and delivering multi-channel communication strategies.
• Excellent writing editing and content creation skills across digital and traditional platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging issues.
• Collaborative approach and stakeholder engagement expertise

Why Join Us

• Play a critical role in safeguarding NSWs biosecurity and agricultural industries.
• Work on high-impact projects that matter to industry community and government.
• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation collaboration and resilience.
• Gain exposure to emergency response communications and strategic engagement initiatives.

For further information about the role please contact hiring manager Sus Perkins on or via email at You can also view theRole Description - Clerk 9-10 - Senior Communications Officer - Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness and

Applying is easy!

Please apply via our online portal and submit:

A CV (approx. 4 pages)

A cover letter (approx. 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Applications Close: Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:55pm

What to Expect Next

After applying:

• Youll receive a confirmation email
• Well review all applications once the ad closes
• If shortlisted you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task skills test psychometric test)
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (clerk grade 9/10 OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher). Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate please contact or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.