Role: Communications Officer
Hourly Rate: $65
Contract Length: Initial contract until 08/07/26
Location: Parramatta

We're partnering with a large, complex public-sector organisation delivering a once-in-a-generation infrastructure and redevelopment program that will have a lasting impact on community services.

This role sits within a high-performing communications and engagement team and plays a key part in shaping how major projects are communicated to staff, stakeholders, consumers, and the broader community.

The Role

As a Communications Officer, you'll lead strategic communications and engagement activities across a major capital works program. You'll be responsible for developing high-quality content, advising senior stakeholders, and ensuring clear, consistent messaging throughout delivery, change, and commissioning phases.

A strong focus of the role is consumer and community engagement, requiring someone confident working with diverse stakeholders and facilitating consultation in sensitive, high-profile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic communications and engagement plans for large-scale projects

• Produce high-quality content for internal and external channels (digital, intranet, web, social, publications, staff forums)

• Lead consumer and community engagement activities, including advisory groups and workshops

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, delivery partners, and external stakeholders

• Support media activity and provide input into briefs and executive communications

• Coordinate internal events and stakeholder engagement initiatives

• Provide trusted communications advice on complex and evolving project issues

• Ensure brand integrity and consistency across all communications outputs

About You

• Proven experience in a communications and engagement role (infrastructure or public-sector experience highly regarded)

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communications campaigns

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with community groups and senior leaders

• Experience managing internal communications programs and publications

• Confidence working autonomously, managing competing priorities, and meeting tight deadlines

• Experience in consumer and community engagement programs (highly desirable)

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

If this sounds like YOU, then please APPLY today!