Senior Communications Advisor

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Step into a role where your voice helps shape the future
• Temporary full-time opportunity up to 30 June 2027, 35 hours per week
• Parramatta office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $134,421 pa to $148,239 pa + super

We’re looking for a Senior Communications Advisor to join our Corporate Affairs team and lead the way in telling one of the most important stories of our time, how New South Wales is responding to climate change and progressing toward a net zero future. This is not just another communications role, it’s an opportunity to influence how government connects with communities, partners and stakeholders on issues that matter deeply to people’s lives, livelihoods and environment.

In this role, you’ll take the lead on designing and delivering strategic, customer-focused communications that bring complex climate and sustainability programs to life. You’ll lead a small high-performing team of marketing and communications professionals, creating an environment where collaboration, creativity and clarity thrive. Together, you will translate audience insights, data, behaviours and needs into impactful and compelling strategies and campaigns that resonate and drive action. You will help make government initiatives more accessible, relatable and effective.

Working closely with senior leaders, cross-agency partners and external stakeholders, you will influence decision-making and bring cohesion to multi-channel, multi-agency communications efforts. Your ability to build trusted relationships and provide sound, strategic advice will be key as you support executives, working groups and key initiatives across the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability portfolio.

About You
This is a role for a passionate and confident communicator and natural leader, someone who can navigate complexity, inspire a team, and deliver high-quality outcomes with limited supervision. You bring a track record of advising senior stakeholders, leading small teams and driving communication strategies that are both insightful and impactful. You are equally comfortable zooming out to think strategically and diving into the detail to ensure every campaign delivers measurable results.

If you are motivated by purpose-driven work, thrive in a collaborative environment and want to contribute to meaningful, long-term change, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Join us and help shape the conversation that shapes the future.

Essential Requirements 

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience

 
For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Communications Advisor

Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Applications close 13 July 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Phoebe Moore, Manager Marketing & Communication phoebe.moore@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 8229 2882.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 551485).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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