Communications & Engagement Officer

Communications & Engagement Officer
Exciting opportunities for an experienced communications professional to make a difference in the development and delivery of critical school infrastructure projects across NSW!

• Multiple Full-Time Ongoing Positions Available!
• Location: Statewide
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Competitive salary ranging from $106,025 to $117,363 p.a. plus superannuation
• 35 hour work week plus Flex Leave Entitlements
• Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities

About the Role
School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
Your role as the Communications & Engagement officer is to support the SINSW Senior Communications and Engagements Managers in implementing the strategy, and process improvement for regional stakeholder and community engagement on behalf of SINSW. As required, the role liaises with the external agencies and SINSW asset management and program leads to assist with the delivery of communication and engagement tasks.
The role will require you to:

• Co-develop, implement and evaluate best practice communication and engagement strategies to effectively engage a range of different communities and key stakeholders around asset planning and management.
• Produce a range of appropriate communication tools and materials tailored to different audiences. This could include web content, flyers, newsletters, videos, social media content and advertising activities.
• Support the development and implementation of a range of community and stakeholder engagement tools and techniques such as community forums and events, consultation workshops, briefings, surveys or community outreach activities.

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About You
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans, tools and materials targeted to internal and external audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills while working on multiple concurrent projects to ensure activities are well coordinated and delivered on time.
• Strong communication skills and sensitivity when responding to urgent matters and dealing with complex and contentious issues.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience within community engagement.
• Ability to travel to outer suburban and regional locations, and work outside of core business hours in the evening and on weekends, as required.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience in community consultation and engagement, either in the public or private sector.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s

and upholding the and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
How to apply
When applying you will need to: * Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role

• Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages)

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 which includes a National Criminal History Check.
Closing date: 28 January 2024 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Daniel Otto at daniel.otto@det.nsw.edu.au
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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit .
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent 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.
Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Role Description