Manager, Strategic Communications

Manager, Strategic Communications

 Financial Management and Services

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
• Remuneration:  $133,348 - $146,945; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
• Applications Close: Tuesday 1 September, 2026 at 9:59am

Your day as a Manager, Strategic Communications

Your typical day-to-day will lead, develop and implement internal communications strategies aligned to the NSW Treasury Strategic Plan. The role is responsible for delivering a diverse range of internal communications and strategic stakeholder engagement events and activities – including the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) strategy, and the People Matter Employee Survey (PMES).

The role will work across multiple channels to maintain and increase staff engagement. You will deliver engaging, thoughtful content to support the delivery of NSW Treasury’s priorities.

You will have the opportunity to grow the communications function, influence stakeholders and engage in wider conversation on diversity, inclusion and belonging.

As a member of a small team, this is a hands-on role working to achieve the objectives of the organisation and working with a team that values and embraces workplace diversity, inclusion and belonging. You will partner with the People team and other stakeholder groups to work on organisation-wide communications campaigns and strategies.

You will be joining our Treasury and Finance Group and will be working within the Financial Management and Services Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

Achieve success as Manager, Strategic Communications

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Experience developing engaging internal communications and campaigns.
• Experience creating clear, compelling content across multiple channels.
• Be a champion of diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to deliver high-quality events and employee engagement activities.
• Bring excellent communication, writing and project management skills.

What can you expect from us

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• Strategic communications and employee engagement
• Diversity, inclusion and stakeholder engagement
• Project management and event delivery

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Interested in working with us

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Application process:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
• partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

• As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.
• As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Grace Senituli grace.senituli@treasury.nsw.gov.au.

Close of applications: 9:59am Tuesday, 1 September 2026

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click “Apply” to start your application.