Communications and Projects Officer (Part-Time)
Writing NSW | Callan Park, Lilyfield
Writing NSW is the state’s leading provider of support for writers. We offer courses, workshops, writing groups, grants, prizes and a wide range of resources for writers at all stages of their careers. Based in beautiful Callan Park in Sydney’s Inner West, we are a small, collaborative, purpose-driven not-for-profit, working to strengthen the writing community across the state.
We are seeking a creative and highly organised Communications and Projects Officer to coordinate our communications and marketing activities while supporting the delivery of competitions, events and special projects.
Reporting to the Program Manager, you will manage Writing NSW’s digital communications, including social media, email marketing and website content; create and implement promotional campaigns; analyse communications performance; and help coordinate a range of events, competitions and community initiatives. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines creativity, relationship-building and project coordination.
What We Offer
- Flexible, part-time hours (0.8 FTE / 4 days per week)
- Hybrid working, with the option to work from home one day per week
- Additional paid leave during the end-of-year shutdown
- A generous time-in-lieu policy
- Free access to a number of Writing NSW courses and workshops
- A supportive, creative, mission-driven environment in beautiful parklands
Salary
Pro-rata of a full-time package of $68,000 including superannuation, depending on experience.
About the Role
- Develop and deliver communications and marketing campaigns across digital channels
- Create engaging content for social media, email newsletters and the Writing NSW website
- Coordinate the weekly Newsbite e-newsletter and other email marketing campaigns
- Monitor and report on communications performance and audience engagement
- Build relationships with writers, partners, media and industry stakeholders
- Support the planning and delivery of Writing NSW events, festivals, talks and special projects
- Coordinate writing competitions, including administration, judges and participant communications
- Maintain event calendars, webpages and promotional materials
- Assist with funding applications, reporting and project administration
- Provide excellent customer service to Writing NSW members, participants and the broader writing community
About You
You are an excellent communicator who enjoys telling stories, building audiences and making things happen. You are comfortable switching between creative communications work and practical project coordination, and you enjoy working as part of a small team with a broad range of responsibilities.
You may have experience in communications, marketing, events, publishing, arts administration, community engagement or project coordination. You are organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects at once.
An interest in literature, writing and the arts is highly desirable.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including communications, marketing, publishing, arts administration, events, community engagement and project coordination.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in communications or marketing, including creating and managing content across digital platforms such as social media and email marketing, and producing visual marketing materials using Canva or similar design software.
- Strong project coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver projects, events or programs effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write engaging content for a range of audiences and build positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong administrative and analytical skills, including attention to detail, record-keeping, reporting and the ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making.
- An interest in and understanding of the writing, publishing, literary or broader arts and cultural sector, and a commitment to supporting writers and creative communities.
How to Apply
Applications should include:
- your CV
- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages
- responses addressing each of the five selection criteria (can be provided as a separate document or within the cover letter)
- contact details for at least two professional referees
Submit your application to jobs@writingnsw.org.au with the subject line “Communications and Projects Officer.”
Applications close Friday 10 July.
Find the full position description: CPO Position Description June 2026.
Writing NSW welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and from people of all backgrounds and identities.
Join Our Board
Non-Executive Director
WRITING NSW – VOLUNTARY – FLEXIBLE LOCATION
LOCATION: NSW (can be remote NSW)
ABOUT WRITING NSW
We’re all about supporting writers from every background, genre and stage of their writing journey – for both page and screen. As a not-for-profit, we’re here to build community, spark creativity, and help writers thrive through all sorts of programs, workshops, and services. We want our board to reflect the amazing diversity of stories and voices in New South Wales, and this role is a big part of that. We currently have one to two non-executive director vacancies on our board, and we’d particularly love to hear from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who can bring fresh perspectives and cultural insight to our ongoing mission to strengthen our governance, decision-making and impact.
ABOUT YOU
You’re a great communicator, enjoy working with others, and know how to build strong relationships with all kinds of people. You’re passionate about the arts and understand how important writing is in shaping culture. If you’ve got board or governance experience, that’s a bonus – but it’s not a must.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our board looks after the overall governance, strategy, advocacy, community engagement, and fundraising of the organisation. You’ll help make sure Writing NSW stays relevant and inclusive for all writers and that our governance genuinely reflects the diversity and cultural richness of the writers and stories of New South Wales. Your input will help us create a space and programs that are safe, relevant, and engaging for the this and the next generation of storytellers. Board members join six board meetings (online on Tuesdays from 6pm – 7.30pm) and one strategy day every two years (in person at Writing NSW on either a Saturday or Sunday).
You’ll also need to join one of our committees or chair one – but there’s plenty of support. We’ll need approximately five hours of your time each month including meetings, reading board papers, and committee work.
What You’ll Do:
● Work with the other board members and the CEO on our strategy, goals and plans
● Get to know our mission, policies, and programs
● Make sure we’re ethical, transparent and looking after everyone’s interests
● Join board and committee meetings – reading the agenda and any boards papers beforehand; come along to Writing NSW major events when you can
This is an unpaid volunteer role for a 2 or 3-year term.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
● A rewarding spot on the board of a not-for-profit
● The chance to support the current and next wave of storytellers
HOW TO APPLY
Send your application to chair@writingnsw.org.au. Please include:
● Your up-to-date resume
● A cover letter telling us why you want to join Writing NSW and what you’d bring to the board
Teach
Writing NSW encourages the submission of proposals to include in our three seasons of course programming: January-April; May-August; September-December. We generally schedule courses around six months in advance, and our Expressions of Interest are always open.
If you are a writer or author with experience teaching/tutoring, or if you have significant experience working in a relevant field with industry expertise, we will consider your proposal during the planning stages of our program.
To be considered you must complete the Expression of Interest form.
Internships
Our internship program is an excellent opportunity for emerging arts workers with an interest in literature, communications, arts operations, events or program management to develop their skills by working with our talented and supportive team.
Writing NSW interns produce content, work on digital and other projects, contribute to communications strategies, liaise with writers and the broader writing community, assist at events, and undertake general office administration tasks as required. Internships take place in person at our office in Callan Park, Lilyfield.
Applications are currently closed while we secure funding for the next intake of the internship program.
Writing NSW is located in the heritage-listed Garry Owen House, in beautiful Callan Park, Lilyfield. As the premier writing organisation in the state, Writing NSW provides support to writers from all backgrounds and at all stages of their careers. A not-for-profit organisation, we run a lively program of face-to-face and online courses, workshops and events as well as providing a range of services to our members and the broader writing community. Writing NSW receives funding from Create NSW, Creative Australia and the Inner West Council.
For more information about getting to Writing NSW, as well as accessibility, please visit our Location page.
Writing NSW acknowledges all the First Nations people of what is now the state of NSW and pays respects to their elders and storytellers, past, present and emerging.