Principal Content Officer

Job Description

Principal Content Officer Bring your publication, design and content skills to engage and empower the people of NSW Be part of transformational projects which drive better energy outcomes for the future Advance your career working with a highly skilled and motivated team in a small, independent agency Central Sydney location, with flexible working options About the role The Principal Content Officer manages IPART’s central publication processes and leads strategic content production. Leading a small team of subject matter experts, the role provides advice to IPART teams and manages the design and preparation of a range of internal and external communications, ensuring alignment between stakeholder requirements, expectations, and organisational strategic direction. In the role, you will: Lead change within content production and publishing to ensure best practices are in place. Manage the publishing function, ensuring templates, guides, and resources are available and optimised for ease of use. Develop and maintain IPART’s visual identity, including brand style guides and templates. Lead the development and delivery of complex creative concepts to convey IPART messaging with impactful written and visual content. Provide expert advice on organisational policies, guidelines, processes, and programs to promote quality, consistency, and compliance in publishing, production, and design. Deliver strategic advice on design ideas to communicate key issues to various stakeholders. Manage and coordinate the creation and production of solutions across print, digital, and media. Manage the design and implementation of content strategies, championing the use of Web Content Accessibility Standards (WCAG) and managing IPART’s Global Experience Language (GEL), brand guidelines, and content strategy. About you We are looking for a proactive people leader who thrives on delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes and with a high level of autonomy. You will have excellent time-management skills to address multiple priorities and unforeseen issues, and be able to articulate content and design-related requirements to stakeholders. Previous similar experience in content management and production is essential, as well as relevant qualifications in communications, design, or a related field. A genuine interest in keeping up to date with NSW government policies, processes, and legislation will assist you in this role. The salary range for this role is $144,622 to $153,550 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading. You can read the role description here. If you have any access issues due to firewall settings, please try to access the role description from another device on a different network. About us The Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice. We help people get safe and reliable services at a fair price. IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues. Our organisational values are: Integrity and courage – we are willing to make the difficult decisions Curiosity and openness – we seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work Respect and inclusion – we bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions Making a difference – we pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you! For more information go to Work at IPART | IPART (nsw.gov.au) Applying for the role Applications should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the requirements detailed in the Role Description and a resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. Applications close at 10am on Monday 17 February 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. For further information about the role please contact Mark O’Brien, Manager Communications & Engagement at mark.o’ Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility IPART is proud to be an EEO Employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health and people of mature age. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during any stage of the recruitment process , please contact our HR Team via or 02 9019 1953. Additional information · This recruitment process will include pre-employment screening. · To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. · This recruitment activity may result in the creation of a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. Placement in the talent pool remains valid for 18 months. · Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. #J-18808-Ljbffr