Team Leader Communications (Special Inquest) - Coroner's Court - Lidcombe

• Location – Lidcombe – Onsite parking is available
• Salary ranging from $106,025 pa to $117,363 pa + super and leave loading
• Temporary – Full Time – 12 months with a possibility of extension until the end of the Special Inquest

Your role

The Team Leaders role will lead the communication needs of the Special Inquest by collaborating with the Senior Management team to deliver a range of engaging communication initiatives, strategies and products internally and externally.

More specifically the role will address technology requirements and be the curator of the website and electronic platforms used to support the State Coroner. This includes delivering high level correspondence, drafting briefings, media releases and public information in relation to the Inquest.

The role is primarily onsite at the Coroner’s Court – Lidcombe however hybrid arrangements could be considered.

Persons seeking to work at the Coroners Court need to be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of personal resilience.

What you’ll do

• Provide high level communications advice and support to the State Coroner, Director, Registrar and the Senior Project Officer, Special Inquest
• Implement and coordinate education, training and support with regard to the tools and electronic platforms used to support the Special Inquest
• Resolve complex issues, draft briefings, correspondence and media responses
• Provide inter agency and external stakeholder liaison, timely advice and progress updates

What we’re looking for

• Knowledge in the NSW Coronial Jurisdiction, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge
• Recent experience writing and managing high level advice and communication, including public accessible information
• Experience in using a variety of technology platforms and implementing education and training on tools and electronic platforms
• Experience successfully building and managing a network of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to maintain resilience and professionalism in the face of extreme sadness and grief

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What We Offer - We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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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. 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 an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

1. Give an example of a written communication you have completed in order to recommend a course of action. Describe your approach and the outcome.
2. Please outline how you ensure compliance with information and communications security and use policies

Applications close:  11.59pm – Sunday, 7 July 2024

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ contact Karryn Gavenlock on 0467 962 691 or email Karryn.gavenlock@justice.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call Natalie Cummings on 8688 7244 or email Natalie.cummings@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 our careers site.

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. 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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