Senior Media & Communications Advisor

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parramatta location

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is offering a permanent full-time Senior Media and Communications Advisor based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements. You will shape NSW's stories, craft media content, campaigns and strategies that build public understanding of government priorities.

You'll drive media engagement, manage issues, and translate complex information into clear messaging across channels, collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education or equivalent in journalism, communications or public affairs.
• Proven ability to manage media and campaigns across multiple channels.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive media engagement with high-profile enquiries and provide expert advice.
• Anticipate risks and manage issues, drafting responses to sensitive media matters.
• Translate complex information into clear messaging for diverse audiences across channels.

Skills

Media management

Storytelling

Campaign management

Stakeholder engagement

Creative thinking

Education

Journalism/Communications/Public affairs background

Job description

Job Description

Shape the stories guiding NSW's future communities.

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super

Help tell the stories behind the projects, places and communities shaping NSW. You'll create media content, campaigns and communication strategies that build public understanding and confidence in government priorities. Working across a diverse portfolio, you'll contribute to high impact projects as part of a collaborative team.

What you'll do:

• Drive media engagement – Develop and deliver proactive media stories, manage high-profile media enquiries, and provide expert communications advice to internal stakeholders.
• Solve communication challenges – Anticipate risks, manage issues, and draft responses to sensitive media issues.
• Develop engaging content – Translate complex information into clear messaging to reach diverse audiences across a range of channels.

For more information read the full role description: Senior Media and Communications Advisor

About you:

• Strong media and issues management skills, with the ability to respond to fast‑moving issues.
• Excellent storytelling and writing capability for diverse audiences.
• Experience delivering campaigns across visual, written and digital channels.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and providing trusted advice.
• Creative, adaptable and proactive, with a focus on delivering results.

Key knowledge and experience

• Qualifications or experience in journalism, communications, or public affairs.
• Understanding of current affairs, contentious issues management, and end‑to‑end communications campaign delivery.

Essential requirement

• Ability to be on call as required outside of normal working hours.

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high‑performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability.

Join us

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including a criminal record check.

Role Description

Advertised:

04 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close:

20 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time