Manager Media

Manager, Media

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time


• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available


• Salary $149,739 to $173,174 plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

• Lead a high-performing media team to deliver proactive and reactive media strategies


• Advise Executives, Principals and Ministerial offices with media guidance in fast-paced, high-pressure environments


• Shape compelling media narratives that align with government priorities, support major programs and drive public confidence in public education

The Media Manager leads a team of media officers to plan, develop, and deliver proactive and/or reactive media strategies for the Department. The role works with executive members, senior staff and school principals and Ministerial Offices to promote and manage the Department’s strategic engagement with the media.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• Bring proven experience leading media or communications teams in complex, high-profile environments


• Demonstrate strong judgement when managing sensitive issues, reputational risk and crisis media


• Build trusted relationships with executives, Ministerial offices and journalists


• Communicate clearly under pressure, translating complex issues into sharp media messages


• Thrive in fast-paced settings, balancing competing priorities while meeting tight deadlines


• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrated related equivalent professional experience and training.


• Working with Children Check for paid employment


• Proven effectiveness identifying and developing positive news stories about a large, complex and visible public or private sector organisation


• Willingness and ability to work a schedule that requires out of hours work, and during holiday periods


• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements


• 35 hour working week


• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading


• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions


• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date  23rd Feburary 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Liam Thorpe at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Elaine Ordell at [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.