Senior Manager, Biosecurity & Emergency Communications

Team 3Thirty; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in NSW seeks a senior communications leader to direct biosecurity and emergency management messaging across government, industry and communities.

You will oversee a capable team, translate high-risk information for diverse audiences, and support senior decision-makers with timely, accurate communications during complex incidents.

Qualifications

• Leading strategic communications and stakeholder engagement in complex or high-profile environments.
• Translating complex information into clear, audience-focused messages.
• Building trusted relationships and influencing outcomes across government, industry and community stakeholders.
• Leading high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Applying sound judgement and resilience across competing priorities, emerging issues and sensitive communications.

Responsibilities

• Spans public information campaigns, preparedness messaging, engagement programs and advice to senior leaders.
• Translating complex or high-risk information for different audiences and channels.
• Influencing decisions across organisational boundaries and keeping communications clear as priorities shift.
• Lead and develop a capable communications team to improve delivery under pressure.
• Provide strategic guidance during emergencies and complex incidents.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis/incident communication

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications, media, public relations, journalism or similar

Job description

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in NSW seeks a senior communications leader to direct biosecurity and emergency management messaging across government, industry and communities.

You will oversee a capable team, translate high-risk information for diverse audiences, and support senior decision-makers with timely, accurate communications during complex incidents.