Senior Communications Officer
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
* X3 full-time temporary opportunities (one 12-month and two 3-month positions)
* Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
* Clerk Grade 9/10 - $129,464 – $142,666 plus superannuation and leave loading.
About the role
Join the Early Childhood Education and Care Strategic Communications team at a pivotal time for the sector, and help shape communications that supports children, families and early learning services across NSW.
The Senior Communications Officer coordinates and executes the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of strategies, programs and projects for the Directorate’s integrated communications programs. The responsibilities involve:
* Designing and delivering communication and stakeholder engagement strategies for priority programs
* Gathering insights and identifying emerging issues and opportunities
* Developing clear, targeted communications for parents and carers
* Managing multi-channel communications (newsletters, campaigns, briefings, forums, webinars, digital content)
* Preparing high-quality reports, submissions, correspondence and briefings.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. communications) or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
* Strong at communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Experience delivering digital materials across web, newsletters and social channels.
* Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
* Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 35 hour working week.
* Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions.
* Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the department to support your career growth.
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Closing date: 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Oliver Best at
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.