AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
- Take the Lead and create opportunities for stakeholders to be involved in local disaster risk reduction!
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Role based in Parramatta/Sydney (other locations negotiable), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
- Clerk Grade 9/10, Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 to $133,183 + super
About the role
As the Communications and Engagement Lead, you'll help develop and execute engagement strategies to capture insights and feedback from diverse stakeholders on our plans to reduce flood risk.
You will initially support the team developing the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Disaster Adaptation Plan and existing preparedness and awareness work, including face to face engagement and convening groups of diverse stakeholders for a range of purposes. The role may be required to support future projects in other locations.
What we're looking for a candidate with:
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to tailor content for diverse stakeholders
- Experience working with communities who have been impacted by natural hazards
- Ability to identify stakeholders and develop, implement, and measure communications projects to support meaningful engagement.
- Ability to develop communications content and materials suitable for various channels to provide credible, accurate and relevant information to stakeholders.
- Research and analytical skills to develop communications materials translating technical content.
- Can act independently to determine day-to-day priorities, negotiate matters related to area of responsibility and makes decisions in relation to the quality of work outcomes.
- Qualifications in Communications, Media, Engagement, Policy or related field.
For more information read the full Role Description: Communications Specialist
About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.
Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:
- Flexible working practices
- Contemporary workspaces and technology
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
- Workforce that values inclusion
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
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 Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Rachel Pagitz via *************@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
Please contact ******@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.
