Social Media Manager

Femedge Solutions; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

NRAR is seeking a Communications Officer to develop engaging communication strategies and content to build trust in NSW water regulation. You will work with experts and stakeholders to plan, develop and deliver media, campaigns and brand initiatives, while managing NRAR’s media office and providing strategic advice.

The role is temporary until 30 June 2027, full-time (35 hours/week) with hybrid work and NSW-wide office locations negotiated.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and delivering communication plans, campaigns and content across multiple channels.
• Proven experience in media relations and brand development.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging content.
• Well-developed project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Experience using contemporary communication tools, channels and analytics to improve audience engagement.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience working in government, regulatory, environmental or public sector environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver media, communication and brand initiatives.
• Help to manage NRAR’s media office, create engaging content and provide strategic communications advice.
• Work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to plan, develop and deliver campaigns.

Skills

Communication plans

Campaign development

Media relations

Brand development

Clear writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Our Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) team is currently seeking to appoint a Communications Officer to develop engaging communication strategies and content to build trust and confidence in NSW water regulation.

As a Communications Officer, you will work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to plan, develop and deliver media, communication and brand initiatives. You will help to manage NRAR’s media office, create engaging content and provide strategic communications advice. Joining a supportive and high-performing team, you'll contribute to projects that deliver real environmental outcomes while enhancing community and stakeholder engagement.

• Create meaningful impact through strategic communications.
• Temporary until 30 th June 2027, full‑time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 + super

About You

• Proven experience developing and delivering communication plans, campaigns and content across multiple channels.
• Proven experience in media relations and brand development.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging content.
• Well-developed project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Experience using contemporary communication tools, channels and analytics to improve audience engagement.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience working in government, regulatory, environmental or public sector environments will be highly regarded.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

NRAR enforces the NSW water laws and offers guidance and education to help water users comply. We strive to be an efficient and effective regulator that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Working with NRAR provides a chance to make sure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds, gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.