Premier's Department

Senior Communications Officer (Targeted) (req42434)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• We're looking for a communications all-rounder to join our remarkable team and lead projects across Aboriginal Affairs.
• You'll be working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities to help deliver real change. Key details: Ongoing/Temporary, classification, grade, remuneration & location
• Temporary full-time role, up to 2 years, based at Mascot
• Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the Role
You will join our Strategic Communications team within the Strategic Support branch in the Aboriginal Affairs NSW group.

The Senior Communications Officer manages and contributes to a range of communication strategies across all media platforms to support Aboriginal Affairs NSW and its delivery of key projects. They promote the agency's work with Aboriginal communities and take a strategic approach to advancing its priorities.

The role provides specialist support to managers and staff across Aboriginal Affairs NSW as it consults widely on all aspects of the agency's work program. The Senior Communications Officer also actively contributes to the development of the agency's communication policies, procedures, systems and protocols.

This is a key role in the communications team. It works on major campaigns that support the wellbeing Aboriginal people and communities and helps share their stories.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Communications skills: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to be clear and concise, and to communicate confidently and with sensitivity
• Strategic leadership: Experience developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns for a range of audiences
• Diverse formats: Strong experience in a variety of formats, channels and platforms, including traditional media, digital, print, visual, and social media
• Stakeholder management: Adept at building strong relationships and ensuring that stakeholder interests are managed positively and professionally
• Personal Attributes: Good time management skills, and ability to juggle competing priorities; a resilient and independent worker who is adaptable and agile
• Commitment to Customer Service: You communicate sensitively and effectively with, and understand issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Preferred: Multimedia, design or photography skills are highly valued but not essential

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role. This is your opportunity to explain why you are the perfect candidate for this position in whatever format you think best (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Classification Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading

Hiring Manager: Mark Franklin, Manager, Strategic Communications, [email protected]

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.