Job Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead strategic communications that help communities understand and engage with NSW environmental, climate and conservation priorities.
• Temporary EO11 Team Leader Communications up to June 2029
• Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Flexible office location across NSW, with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $148,339 to $163,480 + super

Our Corporate Affairs team is currently seeking to appoint a Team Leader Communications to lead the design and delivery of strategic communications that inform, engage and inspire action to meet the strategic objectives of the Department.

In this leadership role, you will provide strategic communications advice and deliver communication activities that support key departmental priorities. Working with leaders, project teams and stakeholders, you will oversee communication planning, campaigns and content across a range of channels. You will also lead a communications team, building capability and supporting the delivery of clear, consistent and effective communications.

About You

You are an experienced communications professional with a strong track record of delivering communication strategies, campaigns and content in a complex environment. You can translate complex information into clear and accessible messages and provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders.

You are an effective people leader with strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills. You can balance competing priorities, build productive working relationships and support your team to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Key knowledge and experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare communication materials for a range of channels and audiences.
• Proven ability to provide high-level communications advice to senior leaders and project teams, translating complex information into effective communication strategies and outcomes.
• Experience leading, coaching and communications professionals to deliver high-quality communications services and achieve business objectives.
• Strong understanding of communication planning, issues management, media, digital communications, social media and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver communications projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing communication frameworks, standards, processes and content that support organisational objectives.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Communications

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Thursday 5th November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Niamh Brady via niamh.brady@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0437 143 598

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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