Take the next step in your media and communications career

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• Ongoing full-time roles available
• Based in Parramatta | Flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $110,266.00-   $122,058.00 + super

Are you a strong writer, with a passion for media, content creation, and strategic communications? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same?

Join our Communications and Marketing Division as a Media and Communications Advisor and help shape the public voice of the Department.

The role

As a Media and Communications Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of high-impact communications that inform, engage, and influence. From crafting compelling media releases, to creating engaging content, and managing media enquiries, this role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile issues that matter to the people of NSW.

What you’ll do:

• Create compelling content – draft media releases, talking points, FAQs, video content, EDMs, web content, and presentation materials.
• Engage with the media – monitor the news cycle, unearth newsworthy stories, and support proactive and reactive media relations.
• Support strategic campaigns – contribute to the planning and execution of integrated external communications campaigns spanning announcements, PR, experiential events, activations, and stakeholder briefings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders – work with internal teams to align messaging, and ensure clear, effective communications.
• Track and measure impact – report on media coverage, campaign effectiveness, and audience engagement.

For more information read the full Role Description: Media and Communications Advisor

What you will bring to the role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of the media landscape and can anticipate emerging issues.
• Is a confident and adaptable writer, able to craft clear and engaging content across multiple platforms.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing competing deadlines with ease.
• Brings creativity and fresh thinking to storytelling and strategic communications.
• Works collaboratively, building strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver effective communication outcomes.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, media, or journalism, or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.

About Us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, 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 on at 11:55PM on 30 April 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Bruce, Director Media, Communications and Engagement on michael.bruce@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn