Senior Transformation Communications Officer

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 142,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a Senior Transformation Communications Officer on a temporary basis (up to 2 years) to support the delivery of the new procurement operating model. You will craft messaging and lead engagement across leaders, employees and stakeholders.

In this role you will join a high-performing transformation team, develop and deliver impactful communication strategies, advise senior leaders, and ensure information reaches the right audiences through diverse channels in a flexible

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic communications and engagement, ideally in a change or transformation context.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent written communication and content development capability.
• Qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-performing transformation team and drive strategic communications that support the procurement operating model.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies that help leaders, employees and stakeholders navigate procurement transformations.
• Advise senior leaders on communications and ensure information reaches the right audiences through effective channels.
• Collaborate to measure communication effectiveness and improve approaches.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Content development

Education

Communication/J ournalism/Marketing degree

Job description

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Senior Transformation Communications Officer (Temporary Opportunity - up to 2 years)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 110524

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You’re called upon to help decision makers identify the options that best match their objectives. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative solutions, and foster strong partnerships.

In this role, you'll:

Join a high-performing transformation team and play a pivotal role in driving strategic communication and engagement initiatives that support the delivery of the new procurement operating model. As a Senior Transformation Communications Officer, you will develop and deliver impactful communication strategies that help leaders, employees and stakeholders navigate complex procurement transformation projects and realise business outcomes.

Working across a dynamic portfolio, you will craft compelling messaging, enable change approaches, advise senior leaders on communications, and ensure the right information reaches the right audiences through effective channels. You will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, helping build understanding, engagement and commitment across a diverse workforce.

At Transport, you'll contribute to some of the most significant transformation initiatives in NSW while working in a collaborative, inclusive and flexible environment where your expertise can make a real impact.

This role will suit a communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys translating complex information into clear and engaging narratives, and can confidently partner with senior stakeholders to influence outcomes. You'll bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, experience developing communications plans and content, ideally within transformation or change environments, and a passion for continuous improvement and measuring communication effectiveness.

• Experience delivering strategic communications and engagement, ideally in a change or transformation context.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent written communication and content development capability.
• Qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent experience.

Note: This temporary fixed-term opportunity is available for up to two (2) years and can be performed from a NSW statewide location, with regular attendance at our Elizabeth Street office as part of our hybrid working arrangement.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

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