Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Independent Commission Against Corruption NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 139,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flex time

Flexible working

Work from home two days/week

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Independent Commission Against Corruption NSW in Sydney is seeking a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to lead internal and external communications, manage publications, and coordinate media liaison. You will work with senior executives and cross‑agency teams to protect integrity and public trust.

The role is full-time, temporary to 30 June 2027, with flexible work arrangements and a 35-hour week. Salary ranges from AUD 139,249 to 154,889 plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing communications and external engagement functions.
• High-level communication skills and liaison with senior executives.
• Qualifications in communications, journalism, media or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal communications and external engagement functions.
• Coordinate publication projects and act as media liaison.
• Collaborate across the organisation to support communications strategy.

Skills

Communications management

External engagement

Digital communications

Executive liaison

Strong written communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications/journalism/media

Job description

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

Independent Commission Against Corruption NSW – Sydney CBD NSW

NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (\"the NSW ICAC\")

Join a leading, independent integrity agency

The NSW ICAC is a destination employer, with our people enjoying meaningful and rewarding work in investigating and preventing corruption across the NSW public sector, and building integrity in our public institutions. Our culture of high ethical standards is complemented by an inclusive workforce and flexible working arrangements.

Let’s talk about the opportunity

The purpose of this role is to perform and contribute to high-level communications functions including internal communications, external engagement, publication project management and media liaison.

This is a temporary, full-time position up to 30 June 2027.Current NSW Government employees interested in a secondment opportunity are encouraged to apply.

Annual salary is $139,249 to $154,889, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading (currently 17.5%).

Candidates will be assessed against the following requirements:

• Experience in managing and contributing to communications and external engagement functions, including working with digital communications.
• High-level communication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues across the organisation, including senior executives.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, media or a similar discipline, or extensive equivalent experience in corporate writing, editing and proofreading, and be conversant in production processes.

Who we are

The NSW ICAC is an independent organisation that aims to protect the public interest, prevent breaches of public trust and guide the conduct of public officials in the NSW public sector. We are committed to:

• investigating and exposing corrupt conduct in the NSW public sector
• preventing corruption through advice and assistance
• educating the NSW community and public sector about corruption and its effects.

What we can offer you

• 35-hour week, with a minimum of 5 hours per day
• Flex time so that additional hours may accumulate towards days off
• Flexible working that may accommodate personal circumstances
• Flexibility in start and finish times
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to fitness facilities for employees and their families
• Work from home two days/week subject to operational requirements
• Inclusive culture

A career-changing position could be awaiting you. Applications close Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11.55 pm AEDT.