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Job Description
Department: Corporate Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 81584
Communications Business Partner
Location – Parramatta with hybrid working arrangements
Employment type – Ongoing full-time role
Salary - $129,464.00 - $142,665.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading
Your role
We are seeking a highly motivated communications professional with a passion for developing innovative communications solutions that support the effective operation of NSW’s legal and justice system.
You will partner with key divisions in the department to deliver communication strategies and campaigns that support business priorities and strengthen the department’s reputation among key audiences.
You’ll contribute to our department’s aim to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through our work across courts and legal services.
What you’ll do
As a key member of the Strategy and Campaigns – Legal, Courts and Inclusion team, you will partner with internal business clients and communications colleagues to design and deliver proactive and responsive communications strategies.
You will be responsible for:
Identifying, developing, and implementing innovative best practice communication solutions, including multichannel campaigns, to meet organisational strategic priorities.
Providing guidance, support and point of contact for staff in business areas across the department for communication planning.
Seeking out and actively managing key stakeholder relationships based on open and regular discussions and feedback to ensure effective interface between communication planning and program/policy development.
Coordinating effective planning and delivery of activities across keys areas, including communication production, social media, media, and design.
Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of communication strategies and activities to inform current and future approaches, as well as report on emerging trends and risks.
Your work will make a tangible difference in promoting inclusion, reducing contact with the legal and justice system and supporting safer communities.
What we’re looking for
Substantial experience in managing complex communications activities and building strong working relationships with business partners.
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Experience managing the development of a range of communications strategies of varying size and complexity, across a wide geographic area.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to consult and liaise with people at all levels within the organisation.
Download the role description.
If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 3 pages).
Applications close Monday, 27 April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jackie Wenham on 0476 842 401 or via email at jackie.wenham@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 81584
Communications Business Partner
Location – Parramatta with hybrid working arrangements
Employment type – Ongoing full-time role
Salary - $129,464.00 - $142,665.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading
Your role
We are seeking a highly motivated communications professional with a passion for developing innovative communications solutions that support the effective operation of NSW’s legal and justice system.
You will partner with key divisions in the department to deliver communication strategies and campaigns that support business priorities and strengthen the department’s reputation among key audiences.
You’ll contribute to our department’s aim to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through our work across courts and legal services.
What you’ll do
As a key member of the Strategy and Campaigns – Legal, Courts and Inclusion team, you will partner with internal business clients and communications colleagues to design and deliver proactive and responsive communications strategies.
You will be responsible for:
Identifying, developing, and implementing innovative best practice communication solutions, including multichannel campaigns, to meet organisational strategic priorities.
Providing guidance, support and point of contact for staff in business areas across the department for communication planning.
Seeking out and actively managing key stakeholder relationships based on open and regular discussions and feedback to ensure effective interface between communication planning and program/policy development.
Coordinating effective planning and delivery of activities across keys areas, including communication production, social media, media, and design.
Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of communication strategies and activities to inform current and future approaches, as well as report on emerging trends and risks.
Your work will make a tangible difference in promoting inclusion, reducing contact with the legal and justice system and supporting safer communities.
What we’re looking for
Substantial experience in managing complex communications activities and building strong working relationships with business partners.
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Experience managing the development of a range of communications strategies of varying size and complexity, across a wide geographic area.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to consult and liaise with people at all levels within the organisation.
Download the role description.
If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 3 pages).
Applications close Monday, 27 April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jackie Wenham on 0476 842 401 or via email at jackie.wenham@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.
