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Help shape a sustainable infrastructure legacy for the state.
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Contract Overview
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- Role title: Senior Communications and Engagement Officer
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- Location: NSW Government agency office in Sydney CBD (hybrid working arrangements)
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- Rate: $560 to $640 per day + super (depending on experience)
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- Start date: ASAP or 12 January 2026 or 19 January 2026
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- End date: Temporary to 30 June 2026 with potential for extension
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- Hours: 7 hours per day / 35 hours per week
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About the Role
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This is a key senior role within a NSW Government communications and engagement team. You will develop and deliver strategic communications and engagement to support the NSW Women in Construction Program and related initiatives.
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- Lead the overarching communications strategy for the WIC Program to build public awareness and drive stakeholder engagement in line with NSW Government priorities
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- Manage media activity including drafting media releases and developing media plans for ministerial opportunities to support positive coverage
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- Develop targeted communications and engagement plans for internal and external audiences with explicit and consistent messaging across channels
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, industry partners, government agencies and ministerial offices through regular engagement and quality briefings
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- Plan and deliver high impact events that promote the WIC Program including logistics, guest communications,
collateral and strategic messaging
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- Identify and coordinate speaking opportunities and prepare talking points and presentations while managing approvals processes
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- Oversee the creation of communication assets such as newsletters, event materials, presentations, digital content and video from concept through to delivery
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- Maintain and optimise WIC web content and monitor engagement so that it aligns with broader communication objectives
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- Track and report on communications performance and prepare quarterly reports and award submissions that showcase program achievements
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About You
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- Tertiary qualifications in communications, media, marketing or a related discipline or equivalent experience
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- Demonstrated experience managing complex communications and engagement initiatives ideally in government, infrastructure or related sectors
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- Strong track record in media relations including drafting media releases and coordinating media opportunities
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- Experience developing and implementing integrated communications and engagement plans across multiple channels
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear and compelling content
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- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, industry representatives and ministerial offices
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- Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver high quality outcomes under pressure
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How to Apply
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Please apply to Peritus via this ad by sending your resume and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience and availability.
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📌 Senior Communications and Engagement Contract (New South Wales)
🏢 Peritus Recruitment
📍 New South Wales
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