Head of Community Engagement & Strategic Communications

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career growth

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Legal Aid NSW is seeking a Principal Manager Community Engagement to lead the newly combined communications, public education and engagement function. You will guide a multidisciplinary team to make rights information accessible and to connect people across NSW with the support they need.

You’ll drive strategy, build strong partnerships and champion innovative, audience-centred approaches that improve access to justice and deliver meaningful outcomes for diverse communities across the state.

Qualifications

• You are a communications and/or public engagement leader who turns complex information into accessible experiences for diverse audiences.
• Background in communications, community engagement, public education or digital content with expertise in connecting with communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team delivering information, community education and engagement initiatives across NSW.
• Drive the strategic direction of Legal Aid NSW's combined communications, public education and engagement function.
• Influence decision-making, build partnerships and champion audience-centred approaches to improve access to justice.

Skills

Communications leadership

Public engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

Legal Aid NSW is seeking a Principal Manager Community Engagement to lead the newly combined communications, public education and engagement function. You will guide a multidisciplinary team to make rights information accessible and to connect people across NSW with the support they need.

You’ll drive strategy, build strong partnerships and champion innovative, audience-centred approaches that improve access to justice and deliver meaningful outcomes for diverse communities across the state.