Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way with flexible working options

• Temporary Full time, until 30 June 2028
• 35 hours per week
• Location: Orange preferred, however all Regional NSW locations considered
• Clerk Grade 7/8 | Salary from $110,266 - $122,025 + superannuation + flex.  

About The Role

Be a part of the $48 million Farms of the Future (FotF) initiative by the NSW Government which aims to increase the adoption of Agricultural Technologies (Agtech).  This state wide program fosters collaboration across government, industry, and communities and it aims to boost productivity, market competitiveness, and improve resource management through innovative tech.

In your new role as Project Officer, Digital Engagement, you'll be at the heart of the action, developing engaging digital content and strategies to boost awareness and engagement for the Farms of the Future program. Your creativity will help drive agtech adoption across the NSW agricultural sector, connecting farmers with the future of farming.

What you will be doing?

🌟 Create engaging digital content that builds awareness, sparks interest, and fosters engagement.

📝 Collaborate with content authors to ensure quality, accuracy, and design consistency.

📊 Analyse content performance, reporting on KPIs, audience engagement, and traffic trends.

🤝 Build relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote program objectives.

🎨 Ensure content follows departmental style and branding guidelines.

You Will Love This Role If You:

💡 Have a passion for digital communication and helping communities embrace new technologies.

✨ Have a flair for creating engaging content across various platforms – from social media to websites.

📈 Enjoy analysing data and making strategic recommendations to optimise engagement.

👥 Thrive in a collaborative environment and are always ready to share your ideas.

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience developing engaging digital content across different communication channels and guiding content authors.
• Experience with digital tools such as CRM (eg Salesforce), data and website analytics (eg Google analytics), social media and learner management systems.
• Experience in supporting the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement / communications strategies including preparation of relevant materials and use of digital media.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in Media or Communications (specialising in Digital Media, Social Media or Content Creation) or Business marketing.

What’s in it for you?

This role offers a truly collaborative and supportive culture, flexibility in work arrangements, and a focus on work/life balance. We prioritise your wellbeing through flexible leave options and access to support programs. At DPIRD, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a space where everyone can thrive.

👉 How to Apply

• Applications Close: Thursday 27 February 2025, at 11:55pm
• Please submit your application online, including an up-to-date resume (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages).  In your cover letter, briefly outline how you meet the role requirements and why you’re the perfect fit.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Hamish Dickson, Senior Project Lead Education at hamish.dickson@dpi.nsw.gov.au

You can download the full role description here

Need help applying?

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Why work for DPIRD

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. 

DPIRD brings together Agriculture and Biosecurity; Fisheries and Forestry; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development and Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. 
 
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW. 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve

Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.