Title: Senior Projects Communications Advisor Location: Australia Job Description: Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system! Deliver strategic communication outcomes for the State's largest renewable energy zone - Exciting opportunity to join EnergyCo! - Temporary fulltime role until Jan 2030 at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime - Armidale, Newcastle and Sydney office location & Hybrid working from home and office supported - Salary range from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super and leave loading EnergyCo NSW is spearheading the transition to renewable energy to deliver clean electricity to the people of NSW as coal-fired power stations near closure. 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. About the Opportunity EnergyCo NSW is seeking a Senior Projects Communications Advisor to support the delivery of the New England Renewable Energy Zone. Working closely with the project team and EnergyCo's Community Engagement and Media team, you will support proactive and reactive communications, assist with issues management and help deliver clear, timely messaging in a complex regional project environment. The role includes media liaison, Ministerial and Parliamentary requests, coordinating responses to enquiries and contributing to integrated communication activities across media, digital and community channels. You will work within established NSW Government frameworks, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure communications are accurate, consistent and aligned with government requirements. In addition to the above mentioned locations, candidates based in Tamworth are also encouraged to apply. About You You are an experienced communications professional with a strong understanding of media relations in complex or high-profile environments. Experience working in government, infrastructure and/or energy projects is highly regarded. You bring sound judgement, can manage competing and changing priorities in a high-output environment, and are comfortable providing advice and practical support to project teams. You have experience developing media and communication materials, supporting issues management and working across digital and traditional channels. You are organised, adaptable and able to work independently while contributing as part of a broader team. Essential Requirements - Tertiary qualifications in communications, social media, public relations and/or equivalent experience. - Capacity and willingness to travel to regional locations, and to work outside of core business hours in the evening and on weekends. - Current Australian Drivers licence (Class C minimum). For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Projects Communications Advisor Who we are? The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is a statutory corporation established under the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987 and governed by its Board, appointed by the Minister for Energy. EnergyCo is a Staff Agency employing all EnergyCo staff and is an agency related to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). EnergyCo plays a pivotal role in the NSW Government's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which aims to transform the state's electricity system into one that is cheap, clean, and reliable. As Infrastructure Planner under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020, EnergyCo is responsible for leading the delivery of the State's first five Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and the first two priority transmission infrastructure projects (PTIPs), which are located in the Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra regions. We work closely with communities, investors, and industry to investigate, plan, recommend and coordinate generation, storage and network infrastructure projects. We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Our Company We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block! What you'll do... Leads, develops, recommends, and implements external communications strategies to raise awareness of the company’s products and services. Activities include providing expert communications counsel, media relations, writing, media training, and issues management. What you’ll do… - Lead development of real-time media and social media responses, including reactive statements, holding statements, Q&A, and messaging frameworks for emerging issues. - Develop and adapt content across multiple platforms—including media materials, executive communications, social media, and digital channels—translating complex topics into compelling, platform-specific narratives (e.g., media pitches, social media posts, executive talking points, and statements) while ensuring message consistency and audience relevance. - Build and maintain strategic relationships with top-tier media, proactively positioning the company and its leaders as trusted, go-to sources while identifying and cultivating long-term storytelling opportunities that advance corporate reputation and business priorities. - Lead rapid-response communications during issues and crisis situations, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to assess risk, shape messaging, and protect the company’s reputation. - Provide strategic communications counsel to company leaders and executives. - Develop strategies and execute tactics to raise awareness of H&R Block’s retail and/or digital tax services among external outlets. - Effectively communicate complex tax issues in a manner reporters and taxpayers can understand. Quickly write and edit media materials such as news releases, pitches, key messages, etc., using AP Style, to support external communications strategies. Materials must often be developed under tight deadlines and with little direction. - Develop strong working relationships with reporters and/or bloggers from national media outlets and serve as a company spokesperson. Respond to media inquiries in a timely manner. - Provide media training and coaching to internal interview candidates. - Quickly respond to and resolve potential media issues and crisis situations. - Effectively manage relationships, workflow and budgets of PR agencies and contractors. - Oversee the tracking and analysis of media campaign results - Collaborate with other teams within the department including social media, internal communications, and the field communications team, to ensure consistent messaging across platforms. - Oversee the content on the company’s Online Press Center. Identify ways the tool can more effectively serve external media outlets. - Always act as a company ambassador, reflecting the unique and positive culture of H&R Block in all communications, discussions and during all events. - Other duties as assigned. What you'll bring to the team... - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Business, or other related field - 8 years of demonstrated success in communications, public relations, marketing communications, and web communication experience - Ability to engage in strategic discussions and effectively communicate, counsel, and influence senior leaders of H&R Block with confidence and credibility - Self-motivated, highly organized, and self-directed professional who fosters a collaborative, productive workplace and serves as a positive ambassador for H&R Block - Strong team player with a proactive, can-do mindset and the ability to balance short- and long-term priorities in a dynamic, change-oriented environment - Proven ability to gather, analyze, and translate complex information into clear, compelling, and relevant messages for external audiences - Demonstrated strategic planning, organizational, prioritization, and analytical problem-solving skills - Effective project management capabilities, including managing multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting established timelines - Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and persuade diverse audiences and monitor tasks delegated to others effectively It would be even better if you also had... - Experience working within corporate environments with strong brand and enterprise perspective Why work for us Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being. Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com. Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law. Pay Range Information The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit. Pay Range $101,200.00 - $161,900.00/Yr. Sponsored Job #LI-LJ #LI-Remote

• You will assist in creating content for our internal formats and channels (e.g., intranet, SharePoint, email, events, etc.), including copy, graphics and videos • Whether through interviews, testimonials or videos — your creativity will have few limits: you will tell our employees' stories and provide authentic insights into our company culture • With your creative input, you will bring fresh ideas to our initiatives and, in close collaboration with the People & Culture team, contribute to an outstanding employee experience aligned with our new corporate identity • You will support the implementation of new initiatives and the internal coordination of the identity project • You will contribute ideas to the development and execution of our internal communications strategy and support all related activities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of 360° communication projects, including online, AV and web production, and event-based components. • Maintain regular contact with EU clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. • Lead project planning, scheduling, and reporting activities, including financial tracking and KPI monitoring. • Facilitate collaboration across expert teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery. • Guide and oversee junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture. • Ensure sound financial management of projects, including budget planning, monitoring of expenditure, and regular financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. • Ensure quality control and continuous improvement through lessons learned and workflow optimisation. • Support tender development and contribute to strategic proposals for new EU contracts.