About the position:
The Senior Manager, Media and Communications manages reactive and proactive communications as part of the Communications, Engagement and Education branch. The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring the service provides timely, accurate and high-calibre communications materials and marketing services across a range of projects and issues from NSW Parliament House events, history and heritage to education programs and initiatives, communicating the work and functions of the NSW Parliament across traditional, digital and social media. The role also ensures brand integrity for the NSW Parliament across a range of applications, services and channels.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

 

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Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people: Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

 

About you:

You’re a strategic communications leader with proven experience delivering high-impact media and engagement strategies across diverse platforms. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, brand management and digital content, you bring a strong understanding of public sector communications and the ability to navigate complex environments. You’re confident, providing trusted advice to executive leadership and thrive in roles that require sound judgement, collaboration and innovation. With a strong eye for detail, you ensure all messaging is accurate, timely and aligned with organisational priorities. You’re also a supportive people leader, committed to building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence and service.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

 

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

 Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment.  Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. Describe a situation you were involved in that required a multi-dimensional marketing and communications strategy to build an organisation’s or project’s reputation, reach and awareness with new and existing audiences. What was the result?
2. Describe something you have done which improved the performance of your work unit/team and strategic impact for the organisation. How did you measure the impact and what was the result. 

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

 

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

 

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

 

Job Reference: 492459

CLOSING DATE:  Tuesday, 24 June 2025 [11.55pm]