About the Role

As Senior Communications Officer, Animal Biosecurity, you will develop and deliver strategic communications that help people understand biosecurity risks, responsibilities and practices.

You will provide trusted communications advice, create clear and engaging content across multiple channels, and deliver campaigns, events and stakeholder engagement activities. Working closely with technical experts and key partners, you will turn complex information into accessible messages and support timely communications during biosecurity incidents and emergency responses.

You will also use data, feedback and insights to evaluate impact and continuously improve communication outcomes. The role will focus on the cattle tick program https://www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/dpi/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity/cattle-tick-in-nsw and dealing with predominantly northern rivers stakeholders at the coal face.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will bring:

- Experience delivering strategic communications in complex environments.
- Strong writing and digital communication skills across multiple channels.
- The ability to turn technical information into clear, accessible content.
- Experience managing campaigns, projects and competing priorities.
- Confidence working with diverse stakeholders in high-pressure situations.
- Experience in government, biosecurity, agriculture, regulatory or emergency settings.

Essential criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations and/or equivalent professional experience.

For further information please contact hiring manager Rob Williams on email [email protected].



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Why Join Us?

At DPIRD, we’re committed to protecting and growing NSW’s primary industries while supporting regional communities. When you join us, you’ll:

- Work on meaningful projects that shape the future of agriculture and biosecurity.
- Enjoy versatile work arrangements and the option to work from regional locations.
- Access professional development opportunities to grow your career.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.

Applications close: Monday, 7 September at 11:55pm AEST

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers.

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dpird/who-we-are

- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dpird/careers of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

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📌 Senior Communications Officer - Animal Biosecurity (Armidale)
🏢 NSW Planning, Industry & Environment
📍 Armidale