Senior Communications Advisor

Join a dynamic team and develop and deliver strategic communications for a State Government Department.

Your new company
This Department is a vital arm of the South Australian Government, supporting the community with the key services it provides to the public. Their mission is to connect communities, stakeholders, and government entities through strategic messaging, transparent information sharing, and innovative engagement practices.

Your new role
As a Senior Communications Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering effective communication strategies. Your responsibilities will include crafting compelling and concise communications for both internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging, managing communication channels (including social media and online platforms), and supporting the development and implementation of communication plans.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar Senior Communications role, ideally within the public sector.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic communications plans.
• Strong written skills, with the ability to create engaging content and tailor messages to different audiences and channels.
• High-level digital skills, including experience in managing websites and social media platforms.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure while handling multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder relations capabilities, ideally demonstrated in an advisory role.
• Possession of a valid National Police Clearance (NPC) or the ability to obtain one.

What you'll get in return
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive team environment that contributes to the delivery of important public services and programs.

Temporary and Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Weekly pay cycles
• Nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online timesheet submission and approval
• No hidden fees or costs for our services
• Regular contact with your consultant throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now
Your Marketing and Communications expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sonia Diestel-Feddersen on 8231 3688 or ***************@hays.com.au

If this position isn't quite right, however you are immediately available seeking temporary work in the areas of: Marketing, Communications, Events, Video Production, Graphic Design, Digital, Content Creation, Web Content Writing or Media Relations please feel free to get in touch to register for temporary work.

Hays is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages our clients in their planning and promoting around diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Hays recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our clients in delivering a diverse workforce.