Communications Officer
Location – Parramatta/hybrid
Employment type – Ongoing full-time role
Salary - $113,574.00 pa - $125,720.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
A Communications Officer (Clerk Grade 7/8) within the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) plays a vital role in developing and implementing communication strategies and content to inform and engage stakeholders.
This role involves producing various multimedia communications, with a focus on video and photography. The role will build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver effective and innovative campaigns.
In line with DCJ policy, staff are required to attend the office at least 50% of the time. However, please note that the nature of this role often involves attending events, conducting interviews, or creating content off-site, meaning frequent work outside the office environment.
What you’ll do
This role provides technical expertise and advice while also delivering a range of multimedia communication materials and projects. Undertaking research and analysis is involved to inform development of effective communication strategies. Project management for content production is an essential part of this role.
The Campaigns and Strategy team provides expert planning, advice and implementation of campaigns to promote and improve awareness about DCJ’s programs and services in the community.
What we’re looking for
We’re on the hunt for a standout video producer who’s as strategic as they are creative.
You’ll bring sharp storytelling instincts, hands-on production skills, and a knack for turning complex ideas into compelling visual content.
You thrive in fast-paced environments, juggle multiple projects with ease, and know how to engage diverse audiences across platforms. Collaboration is second nature—you’ll work closely with stakeholders across government and community to craft videos that inform, inspire, and build trust.
Download the role description.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Friday, 15 August 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Anne Robertson Madoz on 0455 488 814 or at [email protected]
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via [email protected]
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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