Principal Communications Officer

**Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW!**

**Position details**
- Clerk Grade 11/12
- Full-time, temporary up to 9 months
- Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available

**About the role**
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are in an exciting period of growth and change for the better. As a key part of our journey, we are commencing a major curriculum reform program which will have a significant impact on how NESA supports schools, teachers, parents and students across NSW.

You will work on initiatives across the organisation, partnering closely with various stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Your role will be critical in aligning Curriculum Reform communications strategy and stakeholder engagement with business-as-usual communications and engagement.This is a hands-on role with a wide remit and high visibility. It requires a self-starter willing to drive structured engagement with education sector stakeholders, community stakeholders and the tertiary education sector.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

- Developing and implementing a communications strategy
- Supporting the targeted and broad stakeholder engagement programs
- Producing engaging, high quality, user-focused print and online communications content and collateral that meets brand, accessibility and messaging standards
- Developing and managing Curriculum Reform content on NESA websites
- Managing social media channels.

**Essential requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or demonstrated experience in strategic communications.

For further information on the role, download the full role description

**About us**
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (eg, accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

**Ready to join us?**

**Target Question 1**:
Outline a situation where you have had to collaborate with a range of stakeholders to develop and deliver communications for a range of audiences and media. (Maximum 600 words)

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.

**Close date: Monday, 9 September 2024 at 11.59pm AEST**

**Important information**

**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
- A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles._