Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Temporary (Up to January 2027) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) enforces the NSW water laws and offers guidance and education to help water users comply. We strive to be an efficient and effective regulator that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the community we serve.  

Working with NRAR provides a chance to make sure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share.  

Our NRAR team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Communications Officer to lead the design and delivery of strategic communication campaigns that support our regulatory priority projects and outreach work. Use your project management, strategic thinking and relationship skills to guide the campaign team and bring campaigns to life in ways that inform water users and drive voluntary compliance with the water rules.

Key accountabilities

• Deliver high impact, multi channel campaigns that advance regulatory priorities, achieve outreach goals and support behaviour change.
• Provide effective, risk aware communication strategies that meet stakeholder needs and clearly translate complex regulatory or technical information for target audiences.
• Ensure successful campaign delivery by managing planning and execution so objectives are met on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Build a high performing team by coaching and developing staff capability in strategy design, campaign planning and project management.
• Strengthen collaboration and influence by maintaining productive internal and external relationships that enable smooth delivery and campaign success.
• Improve performance through evaluation and insight, using monitoring and measurement to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Bring clarity to complex initiatives, establishing structure and focus that enables consistent, effective messaging and delivery.

Key challenges

• Managing complex, concurrent work across multiple campaigns and projects with competing timelines, priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Providing clear, strategic communication advice by translating complex or technical information and closely monitoring emerging issues in a dynamic stakeholder environment.
• Leading collaboration and delivery, including building strong relationships across teams and managing project staff to ensure high quality, on time outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in communications/media/marketing or equivalent experience

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Communications Officer NRAR

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 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. 

Applications close Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Natalie James via Natalie.james@nrar.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.

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 Amanda Tantzaris on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 548400).

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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