Introduction
Water regulation depends on people understanding obligations and trusting the information they receive. The Communications Officer at the Natural Resources Access Regulator develops content, campaigns and media activity to support that work. The position includes helping manage the media office and providing communications advice to colleagues.
When planning how to apply for Communications Officer, select an example where you explained a complex or sensitive subject to a public audience. Show how you worked with subject matter experts, checked the message and chose appropriate channels. The written application consists of a resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability.
Media relations and brand experience are useful evidence alongside writing. Explain how you managed competing deadlines, coordinated stakeholders and used analytics to improve engagement. The office location is negotiable across NSW, and the temporary full-time appointment runs until 30 June 2027.
View the official job ad and keep its application instructions open while you plan.
Communications Officer role snapshot
| Role | Communications Officer |
| Organisation | Natural Resources Access Regulator |
| Location | Negotiable across NSW; hybrid working supported |
| Employment | Temporary full-time, 35 hours per week, until 30 June 2027 |
| Salary or remuneration | $116,981 to $129,492 plus superannuation |
| Job ID | 605482 |
| Closing date | 1 November 2026 at 11:55 pm |
NSW Government application requirements
Give the hiring team the documents and written responses it requests, within the stated limits. Check the application form before drafting so the final submission follows the required format.
Application requirements for Communications Officer
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing interest and suitability
Submit your resume and a cover letter. A focused two-page letter is our recommendation, with examples of clear communication, media work and delivery judgement.
Role conditions and qualifications
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residence, or a valid Australian working visa covering the appointment
Candidate evidence for Communications Officer
The Natural Resources Access Regulator needs clear content that helps people understand NSW water regulation. This communications officer develops campaigns and brand activity, helps manage the media office and works with specialists to explain complex issues. The work combines public-facing writing with advice, project coordination and audience analysis. The evidence areas below help you choose examples for that work.
| Requirement or evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Communication planning and multichannel content | Explain the objective of a campaign, the audiences and channels you selected, and the work you personally delivered. |
| Media relations and brand development | Describe a media or brand task, how you managed accuracy and approval, and the outcome for the organisation. |
| Clear writing about complex issues | Show how you worked with specialists and adapted technical information for the people who needed it. |
| Delivery and performance improvement | Use a busy project to explain your priorities, quality checks and the analytics that informed a later improvement. |
Example application structure for Communications Officer
The application requires a resume and a cover letter explaining interest and suitability. We recommend a focused two-page letter, subject to the application’s instructions. The outline below brings together public communication, media judgement and delivery evidence.
| Application section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Opening | Introduce your communications background and interest in making water regulation clear to communities. |
| Campaign and writing example | Describe how you translated a complex issue into accurate content for a defined audience. |
| Media and relationships | Explain your media or brand contribution and how you worked with specialists and decision-makers. |
| Delivery and close | Show how you managed deadlines and used results to improve activity, then connect your experience with NRAR’s remit. |
Before you submit
Check that the letter gives evidence of media or brand work as well as content writing. Explain your own decisions and keep sensitive details appropriate for sharing. Confirm work rights and submit before 11:55 pm on 1 November.
Return to the official vacancy for the final document and deadline check.
Help with your Communications Officer application
If you want help organising your own evidence and preparing the written documents, request application support from Team 3Thirty. Bring the vacancy and your current CV so the application can address the work you have actually done.