Head of Community Engagement & Public Education

Legal Aid NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Aid NSW is seeking a Principal Manager Community Engagement to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering trusted information, community education and engagement across NSW. You will shape strategy, influence decisions and partner with diverse communities to improve access to justice.

You will turn complex legal information into accessible experiences, drive audience-centred initiatives and collaborate across the organisation to maximise impact with limited resources.

Qualifications

• Leadership in communications and engagement
• Experience turning complex information into accessible content for diverse audiences
• Background in government, justice, public health, community services or not-for-profit sectors

Responsibilities

• Lead the team delivering information, education and engagement to NSW communities
• Drive the strategic direction of the combined communications function and build partnerships
• Champion audience-centred approaches to improve access to justice

Skills

Communications leadership

Public engagement

Digital content

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications, public engagement, digital content, adult education, journalism, law, public policy, social sciences or a related discipline

Job description

Legal Aid NSW is seeking a Principal Manager Community Engagement to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering trusted information, community education and engagement across NSW. You will shape strategy, influence decisions and partner with diverse communities to improve access to justice.

You will turn complex legal information into accessible experiences, drive audience-centred initiatives and collaborate across the organisation to maximise impact with limited resources.