Temporary full-time role up to June 2025, with possibility of extension Based in Northern Rivers with flexible work arrangement options Clerk Grade 9/10, ($120,859 – $133,183) plus super and annual leave loading About the Agency The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster. To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders. About the role The Senior Communications & Engagement Officer develops, coordinates and distributes communications and stakeholder engagement content across a variety of formats and channels to support the delivery of key projects. The role also designs and delivers engagement with stakeholders and community. You will be responsible for the communication and engagement of strategic initiatives as part of the communication and engagement team for the Northern Rivers. As the successful Senior Communications & Engagement Officer, you will: Project manage communications and engagement initiatives including developing logistics, budgets, resource and project plans. Provide leadership on strategic communication and engagement for project initiatives. Design and deliver appropriate communications and engagement methods and techniques for a range of stakeholders and communities across the Northern Rivers. Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to, the identification and development of communication and engagement solutions and materials. Prepare correspondence, written reports, publications and briefs, that are informative and aligned with agency requirements, to respond to Agency and/or Government requests. For more details about this role please click here to view the role description. If you have trouble downloading this role description please try downloading using Microsoft Edge or contact ****** and a copy will be sent to you. About you High calibre candidates will have relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, engagement, public relations or journalism or relevant/demonstrated equivalent experience in project managing communications and engagement content delivery across a variety of channels in a complex multifaceted politically and media sensitive environment. You will be self-directed and motivated, can work collaboratively and positively with others as well as the ability to think strategically while also having very good attention to detail. The successful candidate is required to have capacity to travel to outer suburban and regional locations, and to work outside of core business hours in the evening and on weekends. Must have driver's licence, access to a car for travel across the region and mobile phone. Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers: Flexible working practices Contemporary workspaces and technology Access to learning and development opportunities Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app) Workforce that values inclusion Competitive pay and conditions Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume and cover letter which outlines your skills, experience, and capabilities relevant to this role. Closing date : 11:59PM, Sunday 28 April 2024 Contact : Nerida Buckley, Director Resilience and Adaptation: ****** Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. Please contact ****** if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
