Senior Communications Advisor Aboriginal Programs

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Temporary full-time opportunity up to 30 June 2025
• Parramatta or NSW location with hybrid working from home and office
• Salary range of $120,859 to $133,183 plus super and leave loading

About the Role
The Senior Communications Advisor for Aboriginal Programs provides communications support for the within the Water Group. They will develop, facilitate and implement communications plans and activities that are fit for purpose for Aboriginal/First Nations people and support the delivery of water programs and initiatives. This includes providing support, advice and the production of high-quality content and collateral that meets customer and community needs.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have a sensitivity to and understanding of Aboriginal/First Nations culture and an excellent understanding of Aboriginal community governance and structures.
With strong verbal and written communication skills, you have the demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear and simple concepts that meet stakeholder information needs.
You will also have experience in developing communication strategies in an environment of competing priorities and often conflicting views and interests of multiple stakeholders, to enhance their experience and perception of DCCEEW.
You will be self-motivated and have a genuine interest in maintaining a broad knowledge of current departmental initiatives, objectives and programs to assist with content development.
Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field communications, business, marketing or equivalent skills and/or relevant industry experience.

For more information read the full Role Description:
Who we are
The (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.
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 Monday 5 February 2024 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Dehanne Knee, Manager Communications, Water on 0400 304 616 or email .
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?
Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

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