Assistant Advisor Communications, Social Media/Digital

Premier’s Department
Assistant Advisor Communications, Social Media/Digital
You. At the centre of big ideas.

Contribute to high-profile communications that support women and girls across NSW
Bring your social media, digital content and community engagement expertise to a purpose-driven team
Temporary, Clerk Grade 5/6 ($102,936 - $113,579 per annum) opportunity until 30 June 2027 based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role to 30 June 2027, with the potential to extend or convert to ongoing.
About the Role
Join Women NSW's Community Engagement team and help deliver digital communications that inform, engage and connect communities across the state.
As Assistant Advisor, Communications, Social Media/Digital, you'll support the planning, development and delivery of communications that promote NSW Government priorities and initiatives, with a particular focus on Women NSW. You'll create and publish engaging content across social and digital channels, manage online communities, coordinate EDM communications, update website content and contribute to communications strategies that drive awareness and engagement. The role also provides digital communications support and advice across a range of departmental projects.
To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For
Social media and digital content: Experience creating, editing, publishing and moderating engaging social media and digital content across channels, including website updates, EDMs and content management systems.
Community engagement and customer service: Ability to respond to audience enquiries, support two-way dialogue with the community and tailor clear, accessible communications for diverse audiences.
Planning, collaboration and continuous improvement: Ability to plan and prioritise work, collaborate with communications colleagues across government, monitor social media performance and use insights to improve engagement while maintaining the NSW Government brand.

Essential requirements
Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, marketing, media, social media, public relations or a related discipline.

How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Thursday, 3 September 2026 (23:59pm)

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($102,936 - $113,579) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Elyse Rogers, Associate Director, Community Engagement, elyse.rogers@tco.nsw.gov.au

About The Cabinet Office
Leading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of government
The Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decision-making by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at The Cabinet Office.

Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.