Senior Aboriginal Advancement Officer at Transport for NSW

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culturally Informed Communication, Storytelling, Content Creation, Stakeholder Engagement, Plain English Writing, Editing, Microsoft 365, Graphic Design, Layout Programs, Campaign Planning, Cross Cultural Communication, Project Coordination

Industry

Government Administration

Description

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work. You’re ready to play an essential role behind the scenes by providing vital support, ensuring seamless project execution, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation. In this role, you'll: Help strengthen Aboriginal voices and improve outcomes across Transport for NSW. You will create culturally informed, strengths based communication and storytelling that clearly shows the impact of our work for and with communities, partners and staff. You’ll plan, produce and coordinate accessible content and campaigns that highlight progress, support engagement, and align with Aboriginal Outcomes priorities.The Senior Aboriginal Advancement Officer will also be responsible for:• Creating culturally informed, strengths based storytelling and materials that highlight Aboriginal advancement for internal and external audiences.• Producing clear written content and visual assets that communicate reform intent and outcomes across newsletters, intranet, briefs, stakeholder messages and social media.• Gathering insights from audiences, communities and stakeholders to guide communication plans and translate complex reform information into accessible, respectful language.• Preparing documentation and submissions that support reform initiatives and demonstrate progress and impact.• Planning and delivering campaigns that elevate Aboriginal voices, achievements and community outcomes while capturing and sharing success stories across TfNSW.• Coordinating with media, communications and brand teams to ensure consistent messaging, maintain annual communication schedules, and support forums with packs, talking points, presentations and outcome summaries.This is an ongoing full-time position located at Wollongong.This role can be filled through remote working and can be based anywhere in New South Wales. The roles require in person attendance on particular days of the week at your local TfNSW office.This is an Aboriginal-identified role as it involves the development and delivery of services and programs which impact or require liaison with Aboriginal people and/or communities. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at Aboriginal.Employment@transport.nsw.gov.au View the Role Description and Information Pack. About you You are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.You have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience. You are skilled at creating culturally informed written and visual content for diverse audiences, with strong plain English writing and editing skills.You’re confident working with Aboriginal cultural protocols and using respectful, strengths based communication with Aboriginal stakeholders.You are proficient with common content and design tools, including Microsoft 365, presentation software and basic graphic/layout programs.You’re organised and able to manage content calendars, coordinate tasks and meet deadlines across multiple channels.You’re capable of turning research and feedback into clear messages, briefs and campaign materials.You are a natural storyteller who brings visual, digital and cross cultural communication strengths, along with optimism and cross functional thinking. Who we are Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Join us Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy Apply today Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 21 June 2026. For more information about this role, please contact JOHN.ROBERTS@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW #LI-Hybrid#nswstwi#reghyb

Responsibilities

Develop culturally informed storytelling and communication materials to highlight Aboriginal advancement within Transport for NSW. Coordinate campaigns and content across various digital and print channels to elevate Aboriginal voices and community outcomes.