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• Exciting opportunity to join the Cemeteries & Crematoria NSW team
• Expression of Interest - Communications Officer
• Temporary full-time opportunity up to June 2026 (Parental Leave cover)
• Office location – Parramatta, other NSW locations negotiable
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

The role

The Communications Officer provides specialist expertise to develop, distribute and manage a range of communications content for interment sector operators, customers, stakeholders and the public to expand the organisations’ regulatory presence and reach.

For more information read the full Role Description: Communications Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Experience in creating engaging communications content to meet the wide-ranging information needs of internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to communications and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Strong understanding of website and social media channels, ensuring that content is current and accurate and meets stakeholder needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in relation to complex issues, with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Considerable planning and organisational ability, in particular, the ability to assess the importance and urgency of tasks in relation to competing interests and timelines.
• Experience in cemeteries is highly regarded.

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant qualifications, and/or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in communications, engagement with varying stakeholders, communities or related disciplines.

Join us

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 11:55pm, Thursday 19th June 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Charnelle Mondy Cohen (Tues - Fri) at charnelle.mondycohen@cemeteries.nsw.gov.au 

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, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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