Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies
- Work closely with senior leaders to make a visible impact across the Department.
- Permanent full-time opportunity.
- Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported.
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142665 + super.
Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.
The role
This Senior Internal Communications Advisor sits at the centre of a team that is shaping how internal communications connects people across the Department. You’ll help design, draft and deliver clear, engaging internal communications that supports significant strategic projects and major change programs, as well as help build a stronger sense of connection and engagement across the Department.
Working closely with senior leaders, including one of our Deputy Secretaries and other business stakeholders, you’ll juggle competing priorities and different perspectives while keeping communication engaging, accessible, clear and consistent. From developing integrated communications plans and messaging, to delivering campaigns and events, you’ll play a hands-on role and know how to use analytics to make sure communication lands well and supports organisational priorities.
For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Internal Communications Advisor
What you will bring to the role
- You’re confident working with and advising senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships across the business.
- You’re a strong writer who can adapt your style across different formats, from leadership messaging to digital content.
- You enjoy collaborating with designers, event teams and videographers to bring ideas to life.
- You’ve led work end to end, from shaping strategy through to delivery.
- You thrive on feedback and are always looking for ways to improve what you do.
- You bring a practical mindset and know how to turn plans into clear, engaging communication for our people.
- You are an experienced people leader or ready coach and grow others in a leadership role.
What is an essential requirement:
- Tertiary qualifications in communications or other related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.
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.
Join us
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.
Applications close 11:55PM on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Should you require further information about the role please contact
Amber Elen-Forbat on [email protected]
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.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via
[email protected] or (0 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
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.
