Senior Media Advisor

Department for Energy and Mining
Job reference: 577766
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity:An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Media Advisor. 

About us:The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

Key Selection Criteria:Please only address the dot points listed below in your application

• Demonstrated experience in issues management and crisis communications including developing and managing all crisis/outrage communication plans and protocols.  
• Experience working within a modern news media business or equivalent role as a media officer within government or the private sector.
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality media responses in time pressured situations and expert knowledge of social media platforms and applications to monitor issues affecting the resources sector in South Australia. 
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across agencies and external stakeholders to appropriately manage media responses and expectations.

 Desirable Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or equivalent. 

Remuneration:ASO6 $97,022 - $102,626 per annum
Full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week

Special Conditions:

• This is a term vacancy until October 2025.

Enquiries:Jarrad Pilkington
Director, Forecasting and Planning
0409 060 ***
***************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. Applicants are to include the name, address and contact number of three current referees, one being your current line manager.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Applications close: 12/03/2024 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- Role Statement - ASO6 Senior Media Advisor.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.