Executive Job Opportunity: Director Corporate Communications

• Key role leading internal communication and engagement strategies
• Parramatta location | Flexible working options available
• Senior Executive Band 1: TRP commencing from $225,740
• Full-time

The Strategic Policy, Science and Engagement (SPSE) division within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is currently seeking recruiting a Director Corporate Communications.  

The Director, Corporate Communications supports the Strategic Policy, Science and Engagement’s (SPSE) service delivery across a range of functions. The role leads the strategic direction, planning, and delivery of high-quality, impactful communications that support the DCCEEW’s strategic priorities and policy agenda. This includes responsibility for internal communication, stakeholder engagement, digital content, brand and reputation, executive communication and website communications. The Director ensures alignment with NSW Government priorities and standards and plays a key advisory role to the Executive Director, Minister’s Office, and senior stakeholders.

 About You

This role requires an experienced corporate communications professional and people leader who can provide high level leadership and direction to the communications team across DCCEEW. You will be an experienced communications executive with strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder engagement skills who has experience working in fast-paced, high-volume complex organisations. Your experience will also include leading teams through operational change and navigating highly sensitive and at times contentious political matters in the environment, energy, climate change and water related sectors.

 Other key skills and experience include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of a proactive and integrated corporate communications strategy that supports service delivery and reform.

• Facilitate close coordination with Executives regarding messaging, strategy and forward planning to promote and enhance organisational engagement and culture.

• Coordinates the drafting of speeches, presentations, and messaging for executives, including the Secretary, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

• Develop and implement policy, framework and guidelines to control and coordinate communications interactions, across the department to integrate and standardise messages, meet audience expectations and cater for diverse stakeholders.

• Develop a proactive communications strategy and lead the coordination of communication capabilities across the division ensuring an integrated, single voice and message is presented at a consistently high standard.
• Oversee the agency’s website strategy and digital content governance, ensuring the website is user-centred, accessible, accurate, compliant, and aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities.
• Oversee brand management, content strategy, publications, digital and social media presence to ensure accessibility, clarity, and consistency.
• Act as a key point of contact for key stakeholders to ensure matters are quickly addressed, responses are well coordinated, tailored and communicated appropriately.
• Coordinate the distribution of internal and external information throughout the Department for the Secretary and the Minister’s Office through a variety of communication means including digital contact, online collateral audio visual and mainstream publications.
• Direct the planning and management of campaigns, announcements, and communication activities, including public consultation and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

• Establish, develop and drive positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the perspectives of key stakeholders are considered and addressed.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in media, journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience at advising and influencing senior management on communications and stakeholder management strategy development and delivery.
• Translating complex policy and regulatory issues into accessible, engaging messages that resonate with a range of audiences.
• Maintaining a clear and consistent digital and online presence while navigating legacy systems and content fragmentation.
• Proven record in contentious issues management and communication planning and delivery.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Corporate Communications

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (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 you are excited about this opportunity, 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 Sunday 15^th of June at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jon Noble – Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition via jonathan.noble@dpie.nsw.gov.au

or 0418 388 549.

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?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jon Noble  via jonathan.noble@dpie.nsw.gov.au

or 0418 388 549 (please mention reference number 542954).

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DCCEEW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.