Job Description
Department of Education
Reference number
1202XXXXXX
Occupation
Communications, Media Monitoring, Ministerial Services
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
From AUD $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 per year
Closing date
26 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Ongoing Full-Time employment
Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Salary ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
This role sits within the NSW Early Learning Commission which began operation as the independent regulator for early childhood education and care (ECEC) in New South Wales on 1 December 2025. We are responsible for regulating over 6,000 ECEC services across NSW to ensure they meet stringent standards of safety, quality and compliance. We oversee these services to protect children’s health, safety and development through rigorous, ongoing assessments and compliance monitoring.
As the Media Liaison Officer, you will play a key role in managing NSW Early Learning Commission’s strategic engagement with the media. You will work closely with executives, senior staff and Ministerial offices to develop and implement effective media strategies, coordinate timely responses to media enquiries and preparing holding statements during critical incidents. You will also:
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, journalists and media outlets.
Monitor and manage media risk and provide timely advice to mitigate issues
Provide media support to internal stakeholders including drafting talking points, holding statements and providing media coaching.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
You bring solid experience in media, journalism or public relations, with a proven ability to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful news media strategies.
You will also demonstrate:
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage time-sensitive and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of media content.
Essential requirements of the role
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience and training.
Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
Willingness and ability to work a work schedule that requires out of hours work, and during holiday periods.
Proven success developing media strategies, drafting media releases, holding statements and liaising directly with mainstream journalists on story development, ideally within a public, private sector or NGO setting
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of early childhood education and care.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date: Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Kate Hancock, Director Communications via katemarie.hancock@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny Nguyen at jenny.nguyen199@det.nsw.edu.au
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
Reference number
1202XXXXXX
Occupation
Communications, Media Monitoring, Ministerial Services
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
From AUD $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 per year
Closing date
26 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Ongoing Full-Time employment
Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Salary ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
This role sits within the NSW Early Learning Commission which began operation as the independent regulator for early childhood education and care (ECEC) in New South Wales on 1 December 2025. We are responsible for regulating over 6,000 ECEC services across NSW to ensure they meet stringent standards of safety, quality and compliance. We oversee these services to protect children’s health, safety and development through rigorous, ongoing assessments and compliance monitoring.
As the Media Liaison Officer, you will play a key role in managing NSW Early Learning Commission’s strategic engagement with the media. You will work closely with executives, senior staff and Ministerial offices to develop and implement effective media strategies, coordinate timely responses to media enquiries and preparing holding statements during critical incidents. You will also:
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, journalists and media outlets.
Monitor and manage media risk and provide timely advice to mitigate issues
Provide media support to internal stakeholders including drafting talking points, holding statements and providing media coaching.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
You bring solid experience in media, journalism or public relations, with a proven ability to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful news media strategies.
You will also demonstrate:
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage time-sensitive and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of media content.
Essential requirements of the role
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience and training.
Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
Willingness and ability to work a work schedule that requires out of hours work, and during holiday periods.
Proven success developing media strategies, drafting media releases, holding statements and liaising directly with mainstream journalists on story development, ideally within a public, private sector or NGO setting
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of early childhood education and care.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date: Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Kate Hancock, Director Communications via katemarie.hancock@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny Nguyen at jenny.nguyen199@det.nsw.edu.au
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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