Address Defence SA
Job reference: 576268
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
An exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to play a key role in promoting the career opportunities available within South Australia’s thriving defence and space industries. More than 11,000 defence industry workers will be required to deliver major Defence projects in South Australia in the 2040s and Defence SA is playing a leading role in ensuring the state tackles the challenge. The joint State and Commonwealth South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Taskforce Report was released in November 2023 detailing targeted initiatives that directly support attracting, skilling and developing the defence industry workforce in South Australia. This full-time role will work within Defence SA’s Marketing and Communications team primarily supporting the planning, development and implementation of a defence industry workforce and skills strategic communications and outreach plan. This will involve event coordination, PR, communications, marketing activities including campaigns, market research and stakeholder engagement within a cross-functional team to support Defence SA and its associated business portfolios. About Us Defence SA is a key economic development agency within the South Australian Government focussed on defence and space industry development. Defence SA includes the South Australian Space Industry Centre, Veterans SA and the Defence Innovation Partnership. Collectively, the agency advocates and supports the defence and space industries and veterans within South Australia. Benefits Defence SA is a small and agile agency which provides employees with challenging and rewarding work and great opportunities for learning and development and flexibility. Role Purpose/Context: The Marketing Officer works within the Marketing and Communications business unit at Defence SA. The Marketing Officer role has been created in alignment with the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Taskforce Report. The role is primarily responsible for supporting the planning, development and implementation of a defence industry workforce and skills strategic communications and outreach plan. Underpinned by audience segmentation, the plan will deliver messaging and a synchronised schedule of communication and outreach opportunities, including a career showcase series demonstrating the diverse workforce currently in defence, integrated into a single plan for people to engage with. This will be codesigned with the Department of Defence and defence industry and provide an engagement and event schedule to assist key stakeholders to forward plan their activity and focus associated resources. The role will deliver and coordinate broader agency projects within the Marketing and Communications Team on an as needs basis as capacity allows across marketing, communications and events. Key selection criteria:
Knowledge of marketing and communication principles.
Knowledge of event coordination principles.
Experience in developing marketing and communication plans.
Experience in event coordination.
Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Experience in drafting written communication including publications, speeches, media releases, social media, and website content.
Experience in the planning and delivery of multifaceted marketing campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to pro-actively engage with required stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects within deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to and adapt to changes within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work under pressure.
Our Commitment to Diversity The South Australian Government is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. Special Conditions This is a contract / term vacancy of up to 4 years. The incumbent is required to enter into a performance agreement. Work outside of normal hours may be required and the position may require interstate travel involving overnight absences. Essential Qualifications Appropriate tertiary qualifications in communications or appropriate workplace experience. Enquiries Jessica Hernandez Director Marketing and Communications Phone: 0407 617 525 Email: DefenceSA.Enquiries@defencesa.com Application requirements All applications must be submitted online via www.defencesa.com/careers If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a Covering Letter (no more than two pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria and the experience and skills listed in the role description. Applicants must include the contact information of at least two referees with one being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.
Applications close: 25/02/2024 11:45 PM
