AddressDrive industry advancement with strategic campaigns as the Policy & Communications Officer.
Your new company Master Builders Association of South Australia Inc (Master Builders SA) was established in 1884 as the peak body representing South Australia’s building and construction industry.
Master Builders SA is committed to building a productive industry and a prosperous South Australian community and economy.
The South Australian building and construction industry directly employs more than 65,000 South Australians across all sectors, including residential, commercial, civil engineering, land development and building completion services. Indirectly, the industry supports tens of thousands more South Australian jobs.
Industry impact
Annually, the industry undertakes approximately $16 billion of work, generating over $1 for every $7 of economic activity in South Australia. We play a crucial role in developing and transferring skills, consistently leading in training and apprenticeships, with last year alone providing more new apprentice places than the Northern Territory, ACT, and Tasmania combined.
Your new role
As the Policy and Communications Officer, you will collaborate closely with the General Manager for Public Affairs to drive high-quality Policy and media campaigns aimed at advancing South Australia’s building and construction industry.
This role offers strategic and operational support to the CEO and Executive team of Master Builders SA across communications, public relations/media, policy development, advocacy, lobbying, and strategic research.
Key RequirementsTo succeed in this role, you will need:
Significant experience in public relations, including media relations strategy, policy development, and report writing.
A strong customer service orientation.
Proven knowledge of relevant Federal and State legislation and regulations.
Strong political nous with solid negotiation and advocacy skills.
The ability to build enduring relationships with stakeholders.
Effective time management and attention to detail.
The capability to perform under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.
Flexibility and adaptability to organisational change.
Experience in coaching and developing staff.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Analytical ability to identify and solve problems and mitigate risk.
Sound understanding of industrial and employee relations theory, principles, policies, and practices.
What you will receive
A permanent, ongoing role within a highly successful membership organisation dedicated to the advancement of South Australia’s building and construction sector.
Call to ActionYour Marketing and Communications expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting for this exciting vacancy. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a position description, please contact 8231 3688 and speak with Sonia or Lavine.#2873739
