Senior Communications Officer, Clerk Grade 9/10

Come join our team to make a difference in the NSW public sector!
Vacancy: Senior Communications Officer, Grade 9/10, Enabling Services Branch
Location: Sydney CBD with hybrid and flexible working options.
Employment: Ongoing fulltime
Salary Range: Up to $149,816 Package includes salary ($120,859 - $133,183), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Role No: 1044
About the NSW Ombudsman
The NSW Ombudsman is an independent integrity agency that pursues fairness for the people of NSW. Through complaint handling, review, monitoring, investigation, advice, training and community education, we seek to improve the administration and delivery of public and community services in NSW.
We are currently looking for a diverse range of people who share our commitment to the public interest. We are looking for people who want to make a real difference by working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation.
We are building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. We seek people who will bring their whole self and their experiences to our work. We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experiences relevant to our work, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, First Nations people, and people from various culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
We encourage anyone from any diverse background to apply and join an organisation that makes a difference to the people of NSW.
The Role
In this role you will lead the delivery of internal and external communication strategies and activities across a range of channels to support the delivery of the NSW Ombudsman Strategic Plan. This role also manages our social media platforms, content creation, delivery and reporting.
The role’s primary focus will be to ensure:

• the public understand our role, can access our services, and have trust and confidence that we will help

• we are an employer of choice whose workforce is diverse, highly engaged and capable, and bound together by shared values, purpose and culture

About you

• You have a proven track record in leading the delivery and implementation of successful communication plans to achieve key business and project objectives. You also have demonstratable experience delivering content campaigns and projects with a user/customer focus.
• You are skilled in managing communication platforms (in particular social media), reporting on performance using a variety of analytical tools.
• You will know how to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and internal clients.

Desirable skills
· Video editing and/or production skills would be desirable.
What can we offer?

• Competitive salary and future growth opportunities within NSW Ombudsman
• Flexibility and the capacity to work in a hybrid way
• Work life balance with a 35-hour work week
• Opportunity to utilise and hone management and mentorship skills
• Close to public transport - office is adjacent to Town Hall Train Station
• Great team environment and culture

Notes:
Online applications must consist of:

• Covering letter (max 2 pages) highlighting your claims for the role and which role you are applying for.
• CV outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as relevant to this role.
• The assessment process will be conducted by a standard panel assessment process.
• A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a pool of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.
• Short listed candidates will be subject to security and other vetting processes.
• Only applications that are submitted through

will be accepted. * Late applications will not be accepted.

• All temporary roles may have the opportunity for ongoing employment.

Employment at the NSW Ombudsman is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and related vetting including, in part, a criminal records check; signed understanding and acceptance of a range of policies; two statutory declarations relating to conflicts of interest, arrests, charges, convictions and a health declaration.
The NSW Ombudsman promotes a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQ+ people and people of all genders and people with disability. We support flexibility and all roles advertised on a full-time basis may be considered for part-time employment.
Additional Information is available at the following links.
Closing date: Wednesday 31 January 2024 11:59pm
Inquiries can be directed to Recruitment team via or 0292861075