Manager, Strategic Communication Equity and Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships

Manager, Strategic Communication Equity and Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 11/12 - $149,739 to $173,174 plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

• Lead a small to to develop and deliver integrated comms strategies that lift equity and Aboriginal outcomes across the department
• Shape clear, culturally strong messages that connect with Aboriginal families, students and partners
• Influence senior leaders and agencies to align priorities, cut noise and deliver sharp, high-impact comms that drive departmental outcomes

This role strengthens an established team to deliver Aboriginal and equity priorities – leading strategic communication to continue to build trusted partnerships with Aboriginal and equity stakeholders, and lead a small team of communication professionals to do their best work in a complex, sensitive environment.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Bring strong comms expertise with a track record in strategy, advice and delivery
• Show cultural capability and respect when work with Aboriginal people, communities and partners
• Write clear, sharp content that lands with diverse audiences
• Build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders with confidence
• Balance multiple priorities, stay focused and deliver results under pressure
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Working with Children check for paid employment.
• 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.

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, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

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, 9th April at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Anthea Johnston at anthea.johnston3@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.