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Communications & Marketing Assistant

State Library of New South Wales

Experience & Engagement | Media & Communications

Clerk Grade 3/4, Temporary Full Time until 31st July 2027

- Support impactful campaigns that inspire audiences to discover, engage and connect with the State Library.
- Competitive remuneration package up to $108,229 p.a. (package includes salary between $87,199 - $95,482 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

About the State Library The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. The Library preserves and presents the history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all, offering essential services, extraordinary collections and magical experiences. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and organised Communications & Marketing Assistant to support the development and delivery of marketing and communications initiatives that engage diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Working within a dynamic and collaborative team, you will assist in the coordination and delivery of marketing campaigns, communications activities, events, launches, presentations, and promotional initiatives that support the Library's strategic objectives and strengthen audience engagement.

In this role, you will:

- Coordinate the delivery of marketing and communications initiatives across internal and external channels while ensuring alignment with the Library's brand.
- Support the planning and delivery of projects, events, launches and presentations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the Library to coordinate content for communication and promotional channels, including websites and e-newsletters.
- Contribute to the development of campaign materials and engagement initiatives.
- Assist in ensuring communications are accurate, consistent and delivered within agreed timeframes.
- Manage requests, briefs, approvals and competing deadlines to support the successful delivery of communications activities.
- Provide administrative support, including reporting, invoice processing and budget tracking.





About you You are a proactive and highly organised communications professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.

You will bring

- Qualifications in marketing, communications, media or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Experience coordinating content across a range of communication and marketing channels.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute across a broad range of communications and marketing activities.
- Confidence working with systems and technology to manage workflows and information from multiple sources.
- Experience working within a cultural institution, will be highly regarded.

What we offer The State Library of NSW is a great place to work. We are a purpose-driven organisation, and you would be working with colleagues who are collaborative, knowledgeable, and like-minded. Working at the Library gives you access to a range of advantages including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- A range of wellbeing events, lunchtime groups and initiatives like discounted gym programs, annual flu vaccinations and access to an employee assistance program
- Career development opportunities including time off for study
- Staff discounts at the Library café and bookshop
- Staff engagement activities

How to apply To apply for this role please provide a response to the following questions. Attach your answers as part of your application and/or as part of your cover letter. Please keep question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs and please respond to the shortlisting questions in your own words - we’re looking to understand your perspective, not answers generated by AI tools. Please ensure you attach an up-to-date copy of your CV as part of your application for the role.
- Please provide an example of how you contributed to the success of a digital marketing campaign. Please include what your role was and what channels you were responsible for.





Describe a time you had to manage multiple marketing and communications tasks with competing deadlines. What strategies did you used to ensure deadlines were met. The State Library of NSW welcomes and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and workers of all ages.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process by noting this in your application or contacting the People and Culture Team via [email protected]. or 9273 1794.

Talent Pool

Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future ongoing and temporary vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

Eligibility to apply To be eligible to apply for this role you must be either;

- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment, you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

Appointment to this role is subject to Pre-employment Checks. Additional checks may be required throughout your tenure at the Library should the accountabilities of your role change. Further information that may assist you with applying for this role

Role Description (pdf)

Role Description (word) ing for a role in the NSW Public Service

NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

State Library Accessibility Guide The Guide for applying for roles at the State Library of NSW will assist you in completing your application and provide you with an understanding of the selection process.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Vera Tongpao on [email protected] or (02) 9273 1702.

losing date for applications: Monday 28th September 2026 at 10:00am

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Vanessa Bond - +61 2 9273 1566

Contact email [email protected]

Application close date

28 September 2026 at 10:00am

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