Premier’s Department

Communications and Engagement Officer

You. At the centre of big ideas.

- Play a key role delivering communications for a major state-wide grants program
- Bring your storytelling, stakeholder and digital communications skills to a high-impact team
- Temporary, up to 31 January 2027, Clerk Grade 7/8 ($116,981 - $129,492) role, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role for a period up to 31 January 2027 with potential to extend.

About the Role

As our Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll help shape how the Grant Program Office communicates its work across NSW. You’ll produce clear, engaging content for internal and external audiences, maintain consistent branding, and support announcements, updates and events across the program.

You’ll be part of the Communications and Engagement team in the Grant Program Office, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver responsive, high-quality communications for one of the state’s significant funding programs, including the $2 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.

To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

- Communications Expertise: Demonstrated experience producing explicit, engaging content across digital, print and multimedia channels
- Stakeholder Engagement: Experience building effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners,



including government and community organisations.
- Brand and Content Management: Proven ability to apply corporate branding and maintain consistency across communication materials
- Analytical and Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritise competing deadlines, solve problems, and manage tasks within tight timeframes and complex environments
- Event Coordination: Skills in planning and coordinating events, including preparing run sheets, production requirements and supporting promotional activity

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Provide a response to the pre-screening questions within the application portal

Closing Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026 (23:59pm) Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($116,981 - $129,492) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Teri Mrena, Associate Director, Grant Program Office Communications and Engagement [email protected]

About the Premier's Department





Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

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