Senior Communications Advisor

Penrith - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Help tell the Bradfield City story working with experts and stakeholders to deliver clear consistent communications that drive commercial outcomes
4-year Temporary full-time opportunity
Penrith and Bradfield locations with flexible working arrangements
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129 464 to $142 665 super

Whats in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

Youll help shape how people understand what the Bradfield Development Authority is delivering by contributing to clear strategic communications that support Bradfield Citys project delivery objectives. Working alongside subject matter experts and stakeholders youll help plan and deliver communications for announcements consultations operational updates and public-facing information making sure messages are consistent accessible and aligned with organisational and whole-of-government priorities.

Youll build strong relationships across the Authority and with government partners create and coordinate high-quality content across channels (including social EDMs websites newsletter and intranet) and support meaningful engagement that keeps communities informed and involved.

Youll also keep an eye on emerging issues and stakeholder sentiment through horizon scanning turning insights into practical advice for leaders while staying focused and delivering outcomes in a fast-moving environment with competing priorities and differing stakeholder views.

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

What you will bring to the role

Demonstrated experience leading project communication and engagement activities particularly within complex and regulated environments such as city planning infrastructure projects or developments.
Demonstrated experience in translating complex information into clear accessible and engaging formats for diverse audiences
Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process fostering collaboration and buy-in
Proven capability to deliver outcomes in high pressure multistakeholder environments with competing and often conflicting priorities.

What is an essential requirement:

Tertiary qualifications in communications journalism public relations marketing or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
Valid Drivers license and the willingness/ability to travel to locations not accessible by public transport

About us

The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we: create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 Sunday 29^th March 2026 at 11.55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sarah McMillan Manager Marketing & Communications Sarah McMillan

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A talent 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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

Check out ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn.

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Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Help tell the Bradfield City story working with experts and stakeholders to deliver clear consistent communications that drive commercial outcomes4-year Temporary full-time opportunityPenrith and Bradfield locations with flex...