Manager, Communications & Engagement

Company description:

NSW Reconstruction Authority

Job description:

• 2x temporary full-time roles up to June 2025, with possibility of extension
• Based in Northern Rivers with flexible work arrangement options
• Clerk Grade 11/12, ($139,787- $ 161,663) plus super and annual leave loading

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.

About the role

The Manager, Communications & Engagement leads the branding and marketing campaigns as well as provides support and coordination for community engagement programs to work towards deepening the connections with the community and stakeholders. You will be responsible for the communication and engagement for a high profile program of work, working directly with the program team while also being part of a communication and engagement team for the Northern Rivers.

As the successful Manager, Communications & Engagement, you will:

• Plan and lead the implementation of integrated community and stakeholder engagement strategies, programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with other Communications & Engagement members to ensure a consistent approach across the organisations projects.
• Prepare communications collateral for the project/s including media releases, briefing notes, newsletters, correspondences, consultation documents, website content and other materials as required.
• Provide expert advice and information to the executive leadership team to support strategic decision processes and issues responses.

For more details about this role please click here to view the role description. If you have trouble downloading this role description please try downloading using Microsoft Edge or contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au and a copy will be sent to you.

About you

High calibre candidates will have relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or journalism or relevant/demonstrated equivalent experience in managing communications in a complex multifaceted politically and media sensitive environment. You will be self-directed and motivated, can work collaboratively and positively with others as well as the ability to think strategically while also having very good attention to detail.

Experience in development or land sales, land management, infrastructure, adaptation planning, regional planning and/or reconstruction work would be an advantage. The successful candidate is required to attend the office 3 days per week and be available to attend meetings with key stakeholders, community or events as required within the region.

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 for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume and cover letter which outlines your skills, experience, and capabilities relevant to this role.

Closing date: 11:59PM, Sunday 21 April 2024

Contact: Dylan Carr, Director Resilient Lands: dylan.carr@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

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 people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.