The NSW GovComms community brings together NSW public sector employees working on marketing, communications and/or engagement at any level across the NSW Government.
It is facilitated by the GovComms Capability Program, led by the NSW Government Brand and Communications team at the Department of Customer Service. The overarching goals of the program are to:
- improve the skills and confidence of communication staff
- drive professional collaboration across the sector
- support the delivery of citizen-centric communications that effectively serve the needs of NSW people.
Join our community
By joining the NSW GovComms Community, employees will be able access a monthly newsletter, formal training and resources via the NSW Government Communications Learning Hub, social learning, networking opportunities and invitations to professional development events.
Join GovComms
Advisory Board
The GovComms Capability Program is endorsed by the NSW All-of-Government Communications Leaders Group which include these members.
| Position | Department/agency |
| Executive Director, Brand, Digital and Communications (Chair) | Department of Customer Service |
| Executive Director, NSW Government Digital Channels | Department of Customer Service |
| Executive Director, Communications and Engagement | Department of Education |
| Director, Brand Experiences | TAFE NSW |
| Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement | Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality & Sport |
| Executive Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement | Ministry of Health |
| Executive Director, Communications and Engagement | Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure |
| Director, Communications & Media | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment |
| Executive Director, Partnerships and Engagement | Premier’s Department |
| Executive Director Communications & Engagement | NSW Reconstruction Authority |
| Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Executive Director, Communications | Department of Communities and Justice |
| Director, Communications | Multicultural NSW |
| Executive Director, Public Affairs Branch | NSW Police |
| Executive Director, Public Affairs and Marketing | Transport for NSW |
| Director, Treasury Communications | Treasury |
Our events
We hold regular thought leadership and professional development events featuring internal speakers and industry experts.
GovComms community members are also invited to professional network sessions and specialist quarterly communities of practice meetings (please see the Related programs section below).
You can find the recordings of past events on the NSW GovComms Learning Hub, which you can access as a GovComms community member.
Related programs
The GovComms Capability Program caters to different learning styles, including formal training, resources and quick guides on the NSW GovComms Learning Hub. It also facilitates social learning and networking.
Government communications professionals can also connect to share best practice, ideas and experiences through specialist Communities of Practices below.
| Community of Practice | Who is it for | How to register |
| Advertising Community of Practice | A peer network for NSW Government staff working on paid advertising of any scale and budget. | Join the Advertising Community of Practice |
| Creative and Brand Community of Practice | A network for creative services, brand professionals and content creators. | Join the Creative and Brand Community of Practice |
| Multicultural Communications Community of Practice | A network of NSW Government professionals who engage with multicultural communities within the state. | Join the Multicultural Communications Community of Practice |
| Social Media Community of Practice | This community connects social media practitioners and channel managers across the sector. | Join the Social Media Community of Practice |
| Stakeholder and Community Engagement Community of Practice | A peer network for stakeholder and community engagement practitioners across the sector. | Join the Stakeholder and Community Engagement Community of Practice |
Contact us
For any enquiries about the GovComms community, GovComms Capability Program or GovComms Learning Hub, please email nswgovcomms@customerservice.nsw.gov.au