Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications and Engagement

• Shape communications and engagement for major NSW Government priorities
  
• Use your strategic communications expertise to influence and inform communities
  
• Full-time temporary, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity up to 30 June 2028, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.

Lead strategic communications and engagement initiatives that help connect communities with key NSW Government priorities and projects.

About the Role
The Strategic Communications and Engagement team is seeking a Senior Advisor to join the Community and Engagement Branch on a full-time temporary basis until 30 June 2028, with the potential to extend or convert to ongoing.

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of government, delivering communications and engagement activities that support major NSW Government priorities and initiatives. You'll develop strategic communication and stakeholder engagement approaches, provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders, and help shape campaigns that inform and engage communities across the state

Working across a diverse portfolio, you'll collaborate with agencies, Ministerial offices and senior leaders to deliver high-quality communication outcomes in a fast-paced and highly visible environment.

To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience delivering strategic communications, stakeholder engagement or marketing initiatives, ideally within government, public affairs, corporate communications or a similarly complex environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience providing strategic advice on communications, engagement, campaigns or reputation management, particularly in high-profile or fast-moving environments.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging content for a range of audiences and channels.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building productive relationships and working collaboratively with senior leaders, government agencies, community groups or industry stakeholders.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Sunday, 9 August 2026 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Karina Fretwell, Associate Director, Strategic Communication and Engagement on ••••@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ••••@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.