Communications And Engagement Specialist

Department for Trade and Investment
Job reference: 512006
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Who are we:

The Department for Trade and Investment (DTI) helps industry ecosystems and businesses identify and capitalise upon opportunities for job creation and economic growth. A strong economic future for South Australia depends on growing exports and investments. DTI works with South Australian businesses and stakeholders to boost exports and investments. DTI works with South Australian businesses and stakeholders to boost exports, attract investments, and grow the state’s international engagement and showcase South Australia to the world.

The Planning and Land Use Services Division within DTI manages the planning and land use system for South Australia. This includes planning and development, architecture, design, and land use to grow our economy and create more vibrant places for our communities.

The Role:

The key focus areas for this role include:

• provision of high-level writing and editorial services including publications, articles, fact sheets, web copy and newsletters, traditional and social media, online and digital channels
• provision of expert communications and engagement advice to support delivery of projects and communications campaigns
• development and implementation of communications and engagement plans as required
• development of communication materials, marketing collateral, public presentations, and e-newsletters for the State Planning Commission and PLUS
• coordinating external vendors (e.g., video production, graphic design, photography) to deliver communications and engagement products.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

• significant experience in stakeholder communications and engagement
• ability to develop collaborative and effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, internal and external to government
• contemporary knowledge of current theory and best practice in stakeholder communication and engagement, including an appreciation of the various ways technology can optimise engagement.
• high level organisational skill and proven ability to determine priorities, cope effectively with high volumes of work and to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated confidence in public speaking and facilitating engagement workshops and other engagement activities would also be desirable.

Qualification:

Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or a related discipline would be highly desirable as would knowledge of the IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum, qualifications and/or membership of IAP2.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years.
• This position will be offered on a term vacancy up to 26 April 2024.

Remuneration:

ASO6 - $95,588 min - $101,109 max

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Jane Trotter, Director, Business Service, Planning and Land Use Services, at Jane.Trotter@sa.gov.au.

Application Instructions:

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined above, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.

All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector’ form.
Applications close: 10/12/2022 5:00 PM

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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.