Job Description

Senior Communications Officer - IPART Officer E (Temporary)

• Help shape communications for NSW's leading energy and sustainability initiatives.

• Lead high-profile stakeholder engagement projects with broad industry impact

• Advance your career working with a highly skilled and motivated team in a small, independent agency

• Central Sydney location, with hybrid working options available

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the Energy Security Safeguard which is an important component of the NSW Government’s Net Zero Plan.

As the Senior Communications Officer, you will lead the planning and delivery of high-profile communications and stakeholder engagement that supports the uptake of energy efficient equipment, fuels and storage.

You will translate complex information into clear, accessible content to help deliver meaningful engagement with industry, government and other stakeholders. The role develops messaging and campaigns across multiple channels, including websites, events and presentations, and ensures guidance published on IPART's Energy Sustainability Schemes website is up to date and accurate.

Employment period: This temporary opportunity is available to provide parental leave cover. The role is expected to be full-time from October 2026 to March 2027, with the possibility of extension in either a full-time or part-time capacity, subject to organisational requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• High attention to detail, sound judgement and a professional approach.

• Translate complex or technical information into plain English.

• Build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Acquire knowledge quickly. The Energy Security Safeguard is a complex program, and you will need to be able to gain an understanding of its schemes and how they work.

Experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, event management, digital communications, government communications or regulatory environments will be highly regarded. The role requires strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

The salary range for this role is $134,488 - $143,962 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

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About us

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is the regulator of the NSW Government's Energy Security Safeguard schemes. IPART makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice.

IPART also undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We 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 on working with IPART, visit www.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.

You must also separately address the following Targeted Question (300-word limit). Please note failure to provide a response to this question may limit your application progressing to the next stage.

Targeted question: Tell us about a communications project which you led that you are most proud of and why.

Applications close Monday 17 August at 10.00am Late applications will not be accepted.

For further information about the role please contact hiring manager Sam Scotting, Sam.Scotting@ipart.nsw.gov.au

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 Islander people/s; 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; veterans, 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 hrenquiry@ipart.nsw.gov.au or 02 9372 9178.

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.