* Temporary Full Time up to July 2027
* Clerk Grade 7/8
* Package up to $142,492.99pa. Package includes salary range ($113, 574.00pa to $125,720.00pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
* Alexandria and Greenacre with hybrid working
About the role
In this role, you'll shape and deliver high-impact communications across internal and external channels, supporting FRNSW's strategic priorities. You'll create engaging content that informs, connects and influences the community and our people, while strengthening the agency's reputation with key stakeholders.
About you
You're an experienced communications professional with a strong track record of delivering effective strategies and content. You bring a creative, audience-focused approach and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling communications.
Essential Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
* Willingness and ability to participate in out-of-hours work as required, including weekends and public holidays, particularly when FRNSW is part of a major incident or emergency response
For more information on the role, please view the Role Description: Strategic Communication Officer Clk Gr 7-8.pdf
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Bowers, Manager Strategic Communications, on 0472 688 290 or email to .
About us:
FRNSW is one of the world's largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.
Our commitment to diversity:
Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve. We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Mary-Anne Springall in the Talent Acquisition Team by email to
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please provide a cover letter and an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
* What do you consider to be the most successful communication project you have worked on? Explain how you planned and coordinated the delivery of this project and what were the outcomes?
* Provide an example of how you have built relationships in order to gather and share information across an organisation to ensure communication is targeted, engaging and aligned with strategic priorities.
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application.
Applications close: 11.55pm Tuesday 26 May 2026
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.