Communications Officer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic Design, Publishing, Photography, Videography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Desktop Publishing, Visual Asset Development, Corporate Headshots, Event Filming, Footage Editing, Communications Strategy, Client Engagement, Design Support, Brand Reflection, Project Coordination

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Clerk Grade 5/6 Temporary Full-Time up to 30 June 2027 Parramatta About us The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW. About the role We have an opportunity for a Communications Officer to be part of our Communications, Client Engagement, Technology and Communication Services Team. The Communications Officer provides specialist, high quality design support in the development and coordination of communications strategies to promote priorities of the command. A typical day could involve using Adobe Creative Cloud to deliver a wide range of creative services across graphic design, publishing, photography, and videography. This includes developing visual assets such as screensavers, digital signage, roll-up banners, and various project-based graphics. Desktop publishing tasks often involve designing internal newsletters, award booklets, and other formatted documents. Photography work may include capturing award ceremonies, producing corporate headshots, and creating marketing imagery that reflects the organisation’s brand. Videography responsibilities extend to filming events or promotional content, followed by editing footage into polished deliverables. Due to the specialised nature of the role and the specific hardware and software requirements, this position is required to be performed on-site five days per week. View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role) What we can offer you At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include: competitive salary; opportunity to purchase leave; annual leave loading; corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport; free annual influenza vaccination; salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease; convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and in-house gym facilities. How to Apply Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website. To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role. Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview. Please address each of the following Target Questions (500 words per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document. Target Question 1: Describe a time where your design project was near completion and the client significantly changed the brief or cancelled the project. How did you respond, and what steps did you take to adapt? Target Question 2: Discuss a time when you were faced with competing priorities, and you had concerns about meeting the deadlines. Explain what strategies you used to ensure timely delivery? Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process. If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Vanessa Mathews via (02) 8835 9261. To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses: an Australian Citizen; a permanent resident of Australia; or a New Zealand citizen. Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force. Our commitment to Diversity: At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages. We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you: Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Responsibilities

The Communications Officer provides specialist, high-quality design support for developing and coordinating communications strategies to promote command priorities. This involves delivering creative services across graphic design, publishing, photography, and videography, including creating visual assets, formatting documents, and producing corporate imagery and video content.