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Queanbeyan, Dubbo, Coffs Harbour or Armidale Location

Salary from $128,400 pa (plus superannuation)

11 months temporary role

About Us

Our is responsible for building resilient regional economies and communities, strengthening primary industries, managing the use of regional land, overseeing the state's mineral and mining resources and ensuring government investment in regional NSW is fair and delivers positive outcomes for local communities and businesses.

This role sits in the Media, Communications and Engagement team within the Office of the Secretary.

About the role

The Strategic Communications Manager will lead a high performing and agile team responsible for developing strategies and plans that effectively communicate the Department's work, programs and initiatives. The role also requires creating and monitoring project plans and strategies, coordinating resources, leading and liaising with teams across Government, reporting and managing budgets.

You will be responsible for:

Leading the development and implementation of effective communication plans and strategies

Writing for a broad range of audiences and channels, including turning technical and complex information in plain English

Develop and manage working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and well-rounded communications strategist who is looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Matt Sun at

Our Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Strategic communication experience to proactively identify opportunities and risks, and to recommend creative solutions to complex problems and sensitive issues

Proven experience in managing high-profile communications plans and delivery campaigns on time and within budget

Demonstrated organisational and project planning and management skills to support multiple concurrent projects and activities

Assisting delivery teams to monitor progress and achieve outcomes

An acute attention to details, excellent writing, editing and proofing skills for a range of audiences and channels.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit an updated CV and a cover letter (no more than one page) outlining your relevant experience and capabilities. To be considered you must submit your application via the online application process.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st May 2022

Additional Information:

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

All Department of Regional NSW employees are required:

To be fully vaccinated of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and; or

an approved ongoing medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing a role.