Job Description

Communications Manager

• Location: Parramatta with access to hybrid working arrangement
• Full time temporary opportunity until May 2027 (35 hours per week)
• Salary from $149,739 to $173,174 pa. + super and annual leave loading
• Great opportunity to lead a committed and passionate Communications team

Your role

This role manages the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) Communications team to coordinate communications activities that align with our strategic objectives. This includes the development and implementation of creative external and internal communications.

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is a statutory body established under the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998 (NSW) to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to affordable, quality housing.

Our team shares stories of the AHO’s far-reaching positive impact in community – in housing and beyond. Our Communications function aims to educate, inform and inspire people about AHO's services and in doing so reflect the strength of Aboriginal culture.

To drive alignment to AHO strategy, the AHO’s five overarching communications objectives are to:

1. Increase awareness of AHO’s services, programs and impact
2. Support improved access to services by providing clear, culturally safe information
3. Empower people and showcase positive outcomes – strength, not stigma in accessing our services
4. Celebrate culture and partnerships through storytelling and community voices
5. Strengthen AHO’s reputation as a trusted, effective organisation

These goals align with the AHO’s vision and Strong Family, Strong Communities strategy.

What you’ll do

• Manage the Communications team in the development and implementation of strategic communication plans to support key AHO programs, announcements, and organisational priorities.
• Manage internal and external communication channels, including digital platforms such as AHO website, AHO social media and internal channels.
• Provide high‑level advice to executives, managers, and project teams on communication risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Produce written content including key messages, briefs, speeches, newsletters, web content, and stakeholder updates.
• Manage the application of AHO branding to ensure it reflects the AHO’s position as a trusted and respected organisation.
• Ensure all AHO Communications adhere to relevant style guides and meet all accessibility standards.
• Oversee the creation of culturally respectful and accessible communication materials.
• Work with the team to manage proactive content planning to ensure good news stories are created, approved and shared in a timely manner.
• Manage a high-performing team who is committed to delivering impactful communications to Aboriginal audiences across NSW.
• Assist Homes NSW media team in the coordination and management of media responses to emerging issues and media enquiries.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, government partners, and Aboriginal stakeholders to ensure communication activities are respectful of audience preferences.

What we’re looking for

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to develop and deliver communication strategies aligned to organisational priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high quality content across a range of channels
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level, trusted advice to senior executives and influence decision making
• Experience managing digital communications, including websites, social media and multi-channel delivery
• Strong understanding of culturally appropriate and inclusive communication practices, particularly when engaging with Aboriginal communities
• Proven leadership capability, with experience building, developing and motivating high performing teams

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Emma Atkins emma.atkins@aho.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Stephanie Hughes on 02 8688 0027 or via stephanie.hughes@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website

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