Senior Communications And Marketing Officer

 Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

• Do you have a passion for producing and shaping narratives and connections through strategic communication?
• Are you ready to be the creative force behind communication & marketing content, making an impact on social media, EDMs, intranet, website, advertising, and print media?
• This is an ongoing Clerk Grade 9/10 role, based in Mascot with the flexibility to work from anywhere within NSW.

About the role.

As our Senior Communications and Marketing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and implementing communication and Marketing strategies. Your focus will include culturally appropriate engagement with Aboriginal Communities, managing digital channels, and ensuring the Aboriginal Languages Trust's social community remains well-informed and engaged.

You won't just maintain the integrity of the Trust brand; you'll create and sculpt its narrative, providing strategic advice that resonates. Dive into the digital realm, where you'll not only manage our channels but exceed social objectives, creating an unparalleled user experience. Your expertise will shape communication and engagement plans, ensuring they align seamlessly with Trusts agenda.

In this role, you'll be the creative force behind our communication materials, spanning social media, EDMs, intranet, website, advertising, and print media. Craft compelling leadership messages, news stories, and collaborate on visually stunning collateral with internal and external designers. Be the go-to expert, developing and executing responses to enquiries, presentations, speeches, and events. Partner with internal and external stakeholders, providing strategic communication advice, and cultivate robust relationships within communities, government agencies, and sector networks to elevate the success of our communication and Marketing strategies.

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

 You. Our ideal candidate. 

• Professional Experience: Proven track record in communication and Marketing roles, showcasing a depth of experience and a history of successfully driving impactful initiatives.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrated experience and ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with an understanding of the issues impacting these communities in NSW.
• Digital Savvy: Proficient in content creation, delivery, and community management across various social media channels. Experience in managing digital platforms, including posting, moderation, and amplification.
• Brand Guardian: Capable of maintaining the integrity of the Trust brand by providing well-thought-out and sound communications advice. Ensures that all communications align with the Trusts agenda.
• Multichannel Expertise: Experienced in leading communication and Marketing projects using multiple communication channels, including social media, EDMs, intranet, website, public-facing advertising, and print media.
• Creative Storyteller: Skilled in developing compelling leadership messages, news stories, and other communication materials. Ability to collaborate with internal and external designers to create visually appealing collateral.
• Adaptability: Willingness to travel and adapt to the dynamic needs of the role. Capable of responding effectively to enquiries, presentations, speeches, and events as required.
• Collaborative Team Player: Able to partner with key internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic communications advice and solutions that meet project objectives. Fosters positive relationships within the Trust.
• Community Engagement: Maintains strong relationships and collaborates with community, cross-government, and sector networks to support the successful delivery of communication services and initiatives.

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

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. 

We connect to deliver at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department.

Your career, your way.

We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.

At the Premier’s Department, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

How to apply    

To start your journey in becoming our new Senior Communications and Marketing Officer, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($120,859 - $133,183) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Sunday, 31 March 2024 (11:59 PM)

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Shannon Tobler-Williams, 0417 412 ***, ***************@alt.nsw.gov.au

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our commitment

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.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.