Job Description
Department of Education
Reference number
1284XXXXXX
Occupation
Communications Marketing and Media
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
From AUD $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 per year
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 11:59pm
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Temporary Full-Time (until 29 Jan 2027 with possible extension)
Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Clerk Grade 9/10 $129,464 to $142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
Build strong stakeholder ties; advise senior leaders on clear, consistent messaging that align to priorities and drive engagement with division audiences
Write sharp, audience-focused content; translate complex information across multiple channels
Continuously improve comms effectivness; use insights, feedback to refine approaches and coordinate delivery to ensure consistent, high-impact communication
This role sits within the Divisional Communications team in the Strategic and Internal Communications unit, supporting leadership communications for Education Support Staff.
Available due to an internal secondment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and collaborative team while gaining a strategic view on priorities, reforms and initiatives across one of the largest education systems in Australia.
You’ll partner into Deputy Secretary Offices to craft clear, engaging messaging and narratives for the channels you manage. Your work will help staff understand priorities, connect to purpose and feel proud of the difference they make.
If you're a strong writer, comfortable working in fast-paced environments, and enjoy building trusted relationships, including with leaders, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information please
About you
This is a great opportunity to join a fun, collaborative and high-performing team and provide communications support to Deputy Secretary Offices. You’re an experienced internal communications professional who can quickly understand priorities and translate them into clear, engaging messages for staff. We’re looking for someone who brings:
Experience delivering internal communications in a large or complex organisation.
Strong writing and editing skills, including drafting leader messages and staff communications.
Confidence advising senior stakeholders on messaging and narrative development.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality communications to tight deadlines.
Experience planning and delivering communications across internal channels (e.g. town halls, newsletters, staff updates or enterprise social platforms).
Essential requirements of the role
Demonstrated experience delivering internal communications in a large or complex organisation.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive, 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.
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.
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Kasha Tabaka at kasha.tabaka@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 (dandi@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
1284XXXXXX
Occupation
Communications Marketing and Media
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
From AUD $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 per year
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 11:59pm
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Temporary Full-Time (until 29 Jan 2027 with possible extension)
Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Clerk Grade 9/10 $129,464 to $142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading
About the role
Build strong stakeholder ties; advise senior leaders on clear, consistent messaging that align to priorities and drive engagement with division audiences
Write sharp, audience-focused content; translate complex information across multiple channels
Continuously improve comms effectivness; use insights, feedback to refine approaches and coordinate delivery to ensure consistent, high-impact communication
This role sits within the Divisional Communications team in the Strategic and Internal Communications unit, supporting leadership communications for Education Support Staff.
Available due to an internal secondment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and collaborative team while gaining a strategic view on priorities, reforms and initiatives across one of the largest education systems in Australia.
You’ll partner into Deputy Secretary Offices to craft clear, engaging messaging and narratives for the channels you manage. Your work will help staff understand priorities, connect to purpose and feel proud of the difference they make.
If you're a strong writer, comfortable working in fast-paced environments, and enjoy building trusted relationships, including with leaders, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information please
About you
This is a great opportunity to join a fun, collaborative and high-performing team and provide communications support to Deputy Secretary Offices. You’re an experienced internal communications professional who can quickly understand priorities and translate them into clear, engaging messages for staff. We’re looking for someone who brings:
Experience delivering internal communications in a large or complex organisation.
Strong writing and editing skills, including drafting leader messages and staff communications.
Confidence advising senior stakeholders on messaging and narrative development.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality communications to tight deadlines.
Experience planning and delivering communications across internal channels (e.g. town halls, newsletters, staff updates or enterprise social platforms).
Essential requirements of the role
Demonstrated experience delivering internal communications in a large or complex organisation.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive, 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.
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.
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Kasha Tabaka at kasha.tabaka@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 (dandi@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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