Job Visual Content Officer, Parramatta

Make an impact with innovative visual content

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Ongoing full-time role available
• Based in Parramatta | Flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 + super

We’re on the lookout for a Visual Content Officer to help shape how the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure connects with the people of NSW—and our own teams.

In this role, you'll use your creative expertise and advanced technical skills in videography and photography to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling visual stories. If you're passionate about storytelling, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want your work to make a real impact—this could be the opportunity for you.

Join our Communications and Marketing Division and help document the growth and heritage of NSW

The role

As part of the Communications and Marketing Division, you’ll create high-impact video and photographic content that engages audiences and enhances understanding of key government initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver compelling, innovative visual content that aligns with strategic priorities and government brand standards.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, capture, and produce engaging video, audio, and photographic content for internal and external campaigns.
• Manage production, including scoping, scripting, pre-production, shooting, editing, post-production, captioning, and transcription.
• Ensure all visual content aligns with branding, style guidelines, copyright laws, and accessibility standards.
• Maintain and curate a centralised library of video and photographic content, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and accessibility for stakeholders.
• Work closely with Media and Communications, Internal Communications and Events, and the Marketing and Digital Content branches to align visual content with organisational messaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external suppliers to ensure content accuracy and effectiveness.
• Recommend software, equipment, and technical upgrades to maintain high production standards.

For more information read the full Role Description: Visual Content Officer

What you’ll bring to the role

Success in this role awaits if you:

• Demonstrate advanced technical videography and photography skills.
• Are experienced in software such as Adobe Create Suite or similar and possess a hunger for driving the use of impactful new technology.
• Provide exceptional customer service in the way you deliver on projects and build relationships to continually improve the impact of visual content.
• Possess strong communication skills and can confidently collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Are highly organised and can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand branding, accessibility, and design principles for government and corporate settings

Essential requirement

• Ability to be on call as required outside of normal working hours.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or relevant industry experience

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55PM on Thursday 7 August 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ali Quaintance on Write to the company

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via Write to the company or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn