Senior Strategic Communications Advisor

Job Description

Senior Strategic Communications Advisor Grade: Clerk 9/10Salary: $125,693 - $138,510 + Superannuation & Leave LoadingEmployment Type: 2x roles available - 1x Full-time Ongoing and 1x Full-time Temporary (up to 12 months)Location: Sydney - Flexible working arrangements availableApplications Close: Friday 7th February 2025 (at 9:59am) About the team We are looking for a high-performing senior communications professional / leader to join the Strategic Communications team within the Department of Customer Service. The team is a high-functioning group of professionals focused on providing communications strategy and design to business units across the Department of Customer Service. The Strategic Communications team actively works collaboratively and cohesively with a variety of content teams (brand, social media, stakeholder engagement, video and more) to achieve mutually beneficial strategic communications goals for the agencies we service. This role supports agencies including SafeWork NSW, Fair Trading & Regulatory Services, Building Commission NSW, Service NSW and more in achieving communications objectives. Your day-to-day Strategy setting and an excellent ability to lead and deliver sophisticated communications solutions in relation to complex scenarios. Creative out of the box thinking and a growth mindset – an understanding of how to deliver detailed communications strategies with flair and creativity. Strong stakeholder management experience and the leadership skills to provide well-thought-out diplomatic advice to the business units and clients. Deep experience in managing multiple projects and aligning stakeholders to deliver to competing deadlines. A sense of urgency with the ability to lead and manage a variety of priorities. Ability to work efficiently and with multiple colleagues across the BDC (Brand, Digital and Communications) team to achieve common goals and objectives. Use your leadership skills and expertise to inspire and step-up to lead the team when needed. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Previous Strategic Communications experience is a must. Strong and confident team leadership that inspires creativity and solution-based outcomes. Ability to influence executive stakeholders is essential. Demonstrated stakeholder negotiation abilities and strong stakeholder management skills. Excellent experience in managing multiple stakeholders with competing interests. Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines without supervision. Strong understanding of in-market risks scenarios and how they may impact the business coupled with the ability to formulate risk mitigation solutions. Demonstrated skills and ability to step-up and lead the team when needed. Strong power-point and presentation skills. Experience as a journalist or media professional will be highly regarded. What we need from you To start your journey towards joining our team, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). In your cover letter, please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills. For any questions regarding the role or the recruitment process, please contact Nathan Ly, Talent Acquisition Lead at Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr