Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & WaterPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs (Marketing & Communications)Government - State (Government & Defence)Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?Ensuring a sustainable NSW through climate change and energy action.Opportunity to work closely with and provide strategic advice to the Ministers office and Chief Executive Officer.Temporary two-year full time opportunityOffice location – Sydney CBD with flexible work including work from home. Will also consider regional locations near our Renewable Energy Zones .Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $231,159 to $255,262 inclusive of superOur EnergyCo NSW Planning and Communities team is currently seeking to appoint a Director Community Engagement and Media to drive our community engagement strategy, media management, and overall external communications.As Director, you'll oversee corporate communications, media relations, social media strategy, website management, branding, public relations, marketing, campaigns, and events. You'll lead a community of practice in engagement and communications, working with EnergyCo staff, contractors, and service providers to ensure effective communication across the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.In this strategic role, you'll provide expert advice to the Office of the Minister, the Chief Executive, and the EnergyCo leadership team. You'll also collaborate with communications specialists across our network of agencies and REZ delivery partners. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector, apply now to join our team!About YouWe are looking for a leader passionate about community engagement and media management to join the EnergyCo team. You have a proven track record in creating and implementing effective communication strategies. Your expertise in community engagement, media management, and overall communications ensures strong relationships with key stakeholders. You excel in managing high-stakes projects and public campaigns, aligning them with corporate strategy and business plans to support EnergyCo and the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. As a trusted advisor, you handle sensitive issues and provide expert guidance to the Minister, the Secretary, the Chief Executive, and the EnergyCo leadership team, minimising reputational and business risks.You manage corporate branding and marketing activities and oversee EnergyCo's community and online presence through events, websites, social media, and newsletters. You balance a complex workload in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and translate complex energy policies into engaging communications for diverse audiences. Leading a team of engagement and communications professionals, you promote knowledge sharing and capability development.Key Knowledge and ExperienceExperience providing high level community engagement, media advice, strategic communications and marketing and reputational issues management.Previous track record of establishing and maintaining partnerships, networks, and forums with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure high level engagement are maintained.Highly competent project and people manager with excellent communications, stakeholder management and influencing skills.Experience operating in a dynamic environment and drive an innovative and high-performing culture.Tertiary qualification in a communications or related discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.EnergyCo is responsible for leading the delivery of more than 14 gigawatts of new transmission capacity, coordinated with renewable energy and storage, including in five new REZs and two priority transmission infrastructure projects to date.We are responsible for the on-ground infrastructure needed to bring new renewable energy online at the scale and speed to meet our transformation objectives in the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 and NSW Network Infrastructure Strategy.January 2024 EnergyCo NSW joined the newly formed Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) which works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.To ApplyIf 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 Sunday, 9th June 2024 at 11:55PM.Should you require further information about the role please contact Ash Albury – Executive Director Planning and Communities via ****** .A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.Looking for more information or assistance in applying?Our Diversity team can assist to:provide alternative formats to applymake adjustments to the recruitment processoffer information about workplace adjustments and support networksWe encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on ****** (please include reference number).If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
