Communications & Engagement Officer

Communications and Engagement Officer

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

• 4x Temporary positions available (2x 12 months 2x 5 months)
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 7/8 $113574 - $125720 plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

Join the Early Childhood Education and Care Strategic Communications team at a pivotal time for the sector and help shape communications that supports children families and early learning services across NSW.

The Communications and Engagement Officer coordinates and executes the development implementation and evaluation of communications strategies programs and projects for the Directorates integrated communications programs.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you -

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. communications) or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• Skilled in creating clear engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Experience delivery digital materials across web newsletters and social channels.
• Ability to draft a range of communications including plans reports and updates.
• Organised and able to juggle multiple priorities to deliver high-quality work on time.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and 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 the value 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 the Department 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 to assist you 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 please submit your application by clicking Apply Now.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date Sunday 17th May at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Ashley Fitzgerald details at

We welcome applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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.