Snr Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer

At theNSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

• X3full-time temporary opportunities (one 12-month and two 3-month positions)

• Located in Parramattawith flexible working arrangements available

• Clerk Grade 9/10- $129464 $142666 plus superannuation and leave loading.

About the role

Join the Early Childhood Education and Care Strategic Communications team at a pivotal time for thesector and help shape communications that supports childrenfamiliesand early learning servicesacross NSW.

The Senior Communications Officer coordinates and executes the planning development implementation and evaluation of strategiesprogramsand projects for the Directorates integrated communications responsibilitiesinvolve:

• Designing and delivering communication and stakeholder engagement strategies for priority programs

• Gathering insights andidentifyingemerging issues and opportunities

• Developing clear targeted communications for parents and carers

• Managing multi-channel communications (newsletters campaigns briefings forums webinars digital content)

• Preparing high-quality reports submissionscorrespondenceand briefings.

For further information please click here to view therole description.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline () ordemonstratedequivalent knowledge and/or experience.

• Strong at communication and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience delivering digital materials across webnewslettersand social channels.

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the DepartmentsAboriginal Education Policyand upholding theDepartments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECGand to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to thevalue of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.

• 35 hour working week.

• Competitive salary sacrificing employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

• Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions.

• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across thedepartment to support your career growth.

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying toassistyou with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants pleasesubmityour application by clicking Apply Now.

Note:the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques toassistindeterminingyour suitability for the role. Successful candidates willbe requiredto undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related a condition ofemploymentyou willbe requiredto provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment).Visit thewebsitefor more information.

Closingdate: 14 May 2026at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contactOliver Bestat

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people people of any age or gender people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees people with disability people with sensory differences and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment details listed above. For more information visit theNSW Department of Educations Diversity equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role and who may be considered for a range of similar roles including temporary term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.