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• Temporary opportunity to 31 December 2026
• Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime
• Location specific to any Southern NSW/Riverina/Murray office (subject to availability) - hybrid working with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ranges from $125,693.00 to $138,510.00 + 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 Government’s Reconnecting River Country Program, 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 Group’s 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.

This role will go to December 2026 and will be based in the southern NSW/Riverina region. Travel throughout the region may be required (approximately 2-3 times 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

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s 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.

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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 Tuesday, 15 April at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please Brian Pate via [email protected] or on 0491 971 299.

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.

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