At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead media and communications strategies to engage communities across NSW.
- Company: Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, shaping vibrant communities.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary starting from $233,641, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports employee growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how NSW connects with its communities and influences government priorities.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in strategic communications and media leadership.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
Shape how DPHI connects with the people and communities of NSW. As Director Media, Communications and Engagement, you will lead the Department's media, communications and community engagement functions, providing trusted counsel on complex and high-profile matters. You will guide integrated strategies that support government priorities, strengthen public confidence and clearly communicate the work shaping vibrant places, diverse housing and thriving communities across NSW.
This is an opportunity to lead a talented communications team, influence decisions at the highest levels and build strong relationships across government, media, industry and the community. You will create an inclusive and collaborative environment where people are valued, ideas are heard and capability can grow, while helping DPHI deliver meaningful outcomes for NSW.
About you
You are an accomplished communications leader with extensive experience providing authoritative media and strategic communications advice to senior executives and ministerial stakeholders. You bring sound judgement, political awareness and a proven ability to anticipate reputational risk, manage contentious or crisis issues and translate complex information into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
You are a collaborative and inclusive leader who builds trust, influences with credibility and inspires people around a shared purpose. With exceptional writing skills and experience delivering major communications and engagement strategies, you remain calm under pressure, act with integrity and create the conditions for your team to thrive. You will also be available to respond outside normal working hours when required.
About Us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, and offers workplace adjustments.
Applications close on Tuesday 25th August at 11:55PM. We encourage and support applications from people with disability.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.
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