Senior Coordinator, Digital and Design

Institute of Sport, NSW; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) seeks a Senior Coordinator, Communications and Brand to lead content creation and digital campaigns that showcase athletes, people and purpose. You will guide visual development and ensure brand consistency across platforms as the organisation's lead storyteller.

This full-time role offers AUD 115,194 plus superannuation, with a contract through 31 December 2028, and requires a NSW Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and executing media and communications strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice digital and social media processes and communications strategy principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive creation of impactful content and digital campaigns that showcase athletes, people and purpose.
• Lead visual development and delivery of NSWIS communications and brand initiatives across platforms; ensure brand consistency.
• Oversee design and production of content to inspire and connect audiences.
• Manage collaboration with stakeholders to grow audiences and engagement across channels.

Skills

Media & communications strategy

Digital & social media

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Media or Communications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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About the role

Join NSWIS as the Senior Coordinator, Communications and Brand, where you'll drive the creation of impactful content and digital campaigns that showcase the achievements, people, and purpose of high-performance sport. This role leads the visual development and delivery of NSWIS's communications and brand initiatives, creating engaging content that strengthens brand awareness, grows audiences, and deepens engagement with athletes, partners, and the wider community. As the organisation's lead visual storyteller, you will oversee the design and production of content that inspires and connects audiences across all platforms

This is a full time position, attracting an annual salary of $115,194 plus superannuation. The contract period for this role is up to 31 December 2028 in line with the Olympic cycle.

This role requires a valid NSW Working with Children Check.

For further information about the role and the key accountabilities please see the .

About you

You are a creative and driven communications professional with a passion for storytelling, brand development, and digital engagement. You have demonstrated experience creating compelling visual and written content that enhances brand awareness and connects with diverse audiences across multiple platforms.

With strong design and content creation skills, you can translate strategic objectives into engaging campaigns that grow audiences, drive engagement, and strengthen organisational reputation. You are confident managing digital channels, developing multimedia content, and ensuring brand consistency across all communications.

Highly organised and collaborative, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You bring a proactive approach, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Most importantly, you are passionate about the power of sport and are excited by the opportunity to showcase the achievements, people, and impact of NSWIS through innovative and engaging communications.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Media, Communications or other related field.
• Proven experience in successfully developing and executing media and communications strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Awareness of contemporary issues relating to athletes in high performance sport (mental health, wellbeing, social issues)
• Valid Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain this prior to working with us.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice digital and social media processes, and communications strategy principles.

Working at NSWIS

The NSW Institute of Sport [NSWIS] is a high-performance sporting organisation that supports exceptional athletes and inspires NSW communities. We reach all regions of NSW with an Olympic and Paralympic training facility based at Sydney Olympic Park and high-performance hubs across NSW that provide world-leading daily training environments. Our experts work in collaboration with national sporting system partners to deliver high performance support services and environments to prepare athletes and coaches for international competition.

NSWIS plays an integral part in Australia's High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy - Win Well. We are committed to building an inclusive and sustainable sporting system that is athlete-focused, exceptionally led and purposefully collaborative.

We ensure athlete safeguarding is prioritised and that the integrity of sport is embedded in our organisation.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information about the NSW Institute of Sport please visit .

NSWIS is committed child safeguarding. We require all applicants that will work with Children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment

Commitment to Diversity

The NSW Institute of Sport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community, sport partners and athletes. We encourage applications from suitable candidates including; of all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, veterans, refugees, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability.

The NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSWIS recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.