Aso6 Senior Communications Adviser

Department for Education
Job reference: 572697
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work withus:

Everychild and young person deserves a great education.

We have astrategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now andinto the future, one that in partnership with learners, students,parents and the wider South Australian community will build aworld-leading public education system. One that is equitable andprioritises learning and wellbeing.

Togetherwe will make our education system the best it can be.

When ourchildren and young people thrive, so do our communities and ourstate.

About theRole:

TheSenior Communications Adviser will contribute to thedepartment’s world-leading ambition by partnering withbusiness units to develop engaging communications and content for awide range of projects and initiatives.

Keyresponsibilities:

• Provide expert communications services and advice, under limited direction.
• Develop and deliver communications strategies and plans for a range of audiences and internal and external channels.
• Create engaging, well-written and high-quality content.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communications activities against outcomes, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with business units and the broader communications team to proactively identify opportunities, mitigate risk and resolve issues.
• Contribute to the operations of a busy communications team, working autonomously across multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.

Thesuccessful candidate will be a Senior Communications or publicrelations specialist who has exceptional writing and projectmanagement skills, a flair for producing results-drivencommunications and high-level interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

Desirable:Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, publicrelations or related discipline and/or relevant experience in theseareas.

SpecialConditions:

Thesuccessful applicant is required to gain a Department for HumanServices (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to beingemployed which is required to be renewed every five years beforeexpiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC(Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care)Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online(Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated everythree years. 

For allother Special Conditions please refer to the attached PositionDescription.
Remuneration:

ASO6$97,022 - $102,626 per annum (1.0 FTE), plussuperannuation

Enquiries:

Enquiriescan be directed to ***************@sa.gov.au

ApplicationInstructions:

Applications should bemade through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are requiredto submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, EmploymentDeclaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies inthe attached position description.

People ofAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who havea disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

AdditionalNote:

This is afull-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 6-month termcontract.

Applications close: 29/01/2024 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 Senior Communications Adviser - PD.pdf
- App Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- RD - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.