Introduction
This guide walks through the application task for the Senior Communications & Engagement Officer role with Property Workplace & Development. Build the application around the work this role needs to deliver and make your own decisions, actions and results easy for the panel to assess.
The vacancy closes Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:55 pm AEDT. View the official job ad before submitting because the employer can update the form or supporting documents.
Senior Communications & Engagement Officer role snapshot
| Role | Senior Communications & Engagement Officer |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Property Workplace & Development |
| Location | Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange, with flexible working supported |
| Employment | Permanent full-time |
| Salary or grade | $133,348 to $146,945 plus superannuation |
| Job ID | 602844 |
| Closing date | Sunday 11 October 2026 at 11:55 pm AEDT |
| Official vacancy | View the official job ad |
Application requirements for Senior Communications & Engagement Officer
Prepare the items below, then check the application form for any additional fields or current instructions.
- Resume
- Cover letter
Conditions to check
- Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, science or a related discipline, or extensive relevant experience
- Ability to travel across NSW
- National criminal history check and current Australian work rights
What to highlight for Senior Communications & Engagement Officer
Develop communications and engagement for environmental projects, translate technical information for communities and help manage social, stakeholder and reputational risks. Choose examples that show the scale of the work and the outcome you helped deliver.
| Evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Strategic communication planning | Use an example where you set an audience-led plan, chose the right channels and measured whether the communication worked. |
| Technical translation | Show how you converted scientific, environmental or policy material into clear content for people with different levels of knowledge. |
| Community engagement | Explain how you built trust, heard competing views and adjusted the approach while protecting the project’s purpose. |
| Issues and reputation management | Describe how you identified a sensitive issue early, briefed decision-makers and supported a proportionate response. |
Example application structure
| Section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Opening | Name the Senior Communications & Engagement Officer role and give a concise fit statement linked to its main purpose. |
| Core examples | Use two or three specific examples. Explain the context, your responsibility, the choices you made and the measurable or observable result. |
| Role requirements | Address the work-specific requirements and any mandatory conditions directly. Give the panel enough evidence to assess you. |
| Closing | Confirm your fit, availability and interest without repeating the opening paragraph. |
Application-form check
Open the application form before drafting and copy any current questions or upload instructions into your plan.
Before you submit
Check the page limits, question wording, file names and portal fields. Confirm the closing time and your eligibility, then return to the official vacancy to submit.
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