Corporate Communications Lead at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Communications, Report Writing, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Development, Internal Communications, Legal Communication, Research Programs, Briefing Preparation, Community Engagement, Political Neutrality, Project Management, Data Interpretation, Editorial Compliance, Organizational Culture, Public Participation

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Ongoing full-time opportunity. Play a key role in building engagement, trust and transparency through clear, engaging and compliant internal and external communications. Turn complex data and policy into stories that engage, inform and inspire confidence. About the role The Corporate Communications lead is a senior communications role that plays a crucial role at the centre of the NSW Electoral Commission’s most important public and internal communications. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, you will lead the planning, drafting, approval and delivery of major corporate reports, communications and insight programs that support transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts throughout the organisation to produce engaging communications that are authoritative, helpful and clear and align with our strategy and brand. This role requires a collaborative mindset, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. The role is an ongoing full-time position. The NSW Electoral Commission offers a hybrid working model with a minimum expectation of two days per week in-person in our Sydney office. About the NSW Electoral Commission The New South Wales Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes, oversight and engagement that support democracy in New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and make it easy for people to understand and participate. Our work includes: Running and regulating elections Communicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and NSW election participants; and Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral and lobbying laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018. What we offer Career development opportunities through study and face-to-face training Access to self-paced training via LinkedIn Learning Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support Staff social events to connect with colleagues Work/Life balance (35 hour working week) and flex leave Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff Free annual flu vaccination Convenient CBD location, near Gadigal Metro and Town Hall stations. Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience in report writing, internal and strategic communications within government, regulatory or complex stakeholder environments. Extensive track record working in a corporate communications function with demonstrable capability dealing with multiple internal and external stakeholders including senior executives, subject matter experts, designers, researchers and external suppliers. Demonstrable professional experience leading the end-to-end development and delivery of annual reports and other major corporate publications ensuring consistency of messaging. This includes ensuring content accuracy, adherence to timelines, accessibility and compliance with corporate branding, editorial style guides, tone of voice guidelines and legislative requirements. Design and deliver internal communications that build awareness, understanding and engagement and support a positive improvement-focused organisational culture. Experience working within a highly regulated environment with dynamic and ongoing legislative changes. Demonstrated experience in communicating complex legal or similar content in a clear, compelling and engaging manner (using infographics where appropriate) suitable for a range of audiences and channels. Experience leading research programs used for benchmarking and organisational improvement. Significant experience in the management, coordination and preparation of briefings, submissions and other information requests dealing with complex and sensitive matters. Familiarity with the IAP2 spectrum of public participation for community engagement. Experience building and maintaining positive and productive relationships. Politically neutral with no current or past affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners. Satisfactory criminal record check result. How to apply As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the following two targeted questions: Tell us about a time you had to coordinate inputs or approvals from multiple internal and external stakeholders under a tight deadline. How did you manage competing priorities? (Max 300 words) Tell us about a time you had to manage last-minute content changes in a report or publication. (Max 300 words) You should include a covering letter summarising your skills, knowledge and work experience, along with an up-to-date resume which clearly detail your skills and experience as relevant to this role. For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Service, please refer here. The NSW Electoral Commission embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the population of New South Wales. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. If you have any questions about applying or would benefit from an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform your best, please contact talent@elections.nsw.gov.au. For more information on recruitment adjustments visit I Work for NSW Adjustments for individual needs. Applications received and completed after closing time will not be considered for selection. The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For further information, contact the hiring manager Michelle Dawson, Manager – Corporate Communications at michelle.dawson@elections.nsw.gov.au Other Information Your employment will be subject to National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment. The NSW Electoral Commission is committed to maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. The Commission requires all its employees to refrain from membership of any political party and from engaging in political activity which could be seen as reflecting adversely on the strict political neutrality of the Commission. To maintain political neutrality, applicants for roles with the Commission who are, who have been or who may be perceived to be or have been connected with political activities may also be ineligible for appointment and should disclose such information as part of their application. This does not include voting in a Commonwealth, State or Local Government election, which is compulsory in NSW. The Commission’s Political Neutrality Policy may be viewed on its website. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. This role is based in at our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office with a hybrid work arrangement. Applications Close: Sunday 22nd February 2026 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The Corporate Communications Lead will oversee the planning, drafting, approval, and delivery of major corporate reports and communications. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders and subject matter experts to produce clear and engaging communications that align with the organization's strategy and brand.