Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location Parramatta, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $183,848 to $208,267 + super

Our Corporate Affairs team is currently seeking to appoint an Associate Director Corporate Communications.

About You

You are a strategic communicator with a passion for connecting people and ideas. As the Associate Director of Corporate Communications, you lead the development and delivery of clear, engaging, and user-focused communication strategies. You thrive on creating well-planned internal communications, intuitive publications, and digital channels that make information accessible and meaningful. Your work ensures staff, industry partners, and the community stay informed and connected through effective, modern communication solutions.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the department’s internal and corporate communications strategy, ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across all channels. As well as managing internal communications, you will oversee the planning and delivery of citizen-centric websites and digital platforms, making information accessible and user-friendly. Your work includes developing policies and guidelines to standardise communications, maintaining brand integrity, and aligning content with strategic priorities. You are a member of the Corporate Affairs leadership team and as such will work closely with Departmental Executive staff, you will foster collaboration across teams and government stakeholders, manage high-quality publications, and drive initiatives that strengthen engagement, culture, and community awareness.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field or demonstrated relevant professional experience.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Associate 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 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.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Wednesday 10^th of December 2025 at 11:55PM.

Please note that the Department will be closed from Wednesday, 24 December 2025 to Sunday, 11 January 2026. During the Department closure, the Talent Acquisition Team will take annual leave, and no recruitment actions will take place. Recruitment for this position will recommence from Monday, 12 January 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Catherine Parker via catherine.parker@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0427 167 370.

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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Shanay Rokotavaga on 02 9585 6520 (please mention reference number 546766).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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