Communications Officer

Temporary – up to 12 months | Grade 7/8 | Sydney CBD

About Us:

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent body exercising royal commission powers to detect, investigate and expose serious misconduct within the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC). The LECC also independently monitors and reviews the investigation of complaints by the NSWPF and the NSWCC about the conduct of their officers. In doing so the LECC recognises the primary responsibility of those agencies to investigate and prevent officer misconduct and corruption within those agencies, while providing for oversight of those functions.

The LECC works collaboratively with the NSWPF and the NSWCC to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct, particularly through the identification of systemic issues that are likely to be conducive to the occurrence of officer misconduct and corruption. The LECC also undertakes independent, real-time monitoring of critical incident investigations undertaken by the NSWPF and can make reports on the conduct of critical incident investigations by the NSWPF.

The LECC plays a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW.

Find out more about the LECC here.

About the role:

The Communications Officer, under direction, will perform and contribute to the LECC’s communication functions, including developing and managing content on the LECC’s website and social media accounts; designing communication materials; developing and implementing communication plans, and managing and implementing distribution processes for external communications.

Essential requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications in communications or similar discipline or relevant industry experience




- Demonstrated experience and proven skills in delivering communications projects involving development and implementation of communication plans and development of communication materials (experience from NSW Government agency or department is preferred but not essential)
- Highly developed communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal) and the ability to develop team-oriented partnerships with internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn use of designer/communications programs and website editors

For more information about the role, please refer to the role description. This is a Clerk Grade 7/8 role with a base salary range of $116,981 - $129,492 p.a.

How to Apply

Your application must include

To apply for this role, please submit:

1. Resume - no more than four (4) A4 pages
2. Cover Letter – no more than two (2) A4 pages (550 – 600 words) which addresses the targeted two (2) questions below. Please note, you will need to paste your cover letter in the pre-screening section as well.

Question 1 – Describe your experience developing external-facing content on complex and sensitive matters within the constraints of information-sharing that apply to an investigative or similar agency? Question 2 – Provide an example of how you have managed stakeholders, to reach a positive outcome, giving consideration to providing specialist advice, training, and support to staff to develop and implement communication plans.





Please refer to the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Application closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026, 11.59pm

Eligibility

- To be eligible to apply for this role you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- The LECC Act 2016 (Sec 21) prohibits the appointment of current and former sworn members of the NSW Police Force and NSW Crime Commission to this role, however current and former civilian (unsworn) employ yees of the NSWPF and NSWCC may apply.

Security vetting The successful applicant will undergo a stringent national security clearance assessment to the Baseline classification. Information about recruitment in the NSW Public Sector can be found here.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Dan Crocker at [email protected].

For any technical issues, please email HR at [email protected] A talent pool may be created for future permanent or temporary positions and will remain valid for 18 months.

Our Commitment The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

📌 Communications Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Law Enforcement Conduct Commission
📍 Sydney