Lead proactive media, PR and communication strategies High-impact, purpose-driven role Collaborative and fast-paced environment Senior Media and Communications Adviser Location: Adeliade, SA Contract: 3-month labour hire Salary: $65 per hour, plus super Are you a strategic and experienced communications professional with a passion for public safety and community engagement? A rewarding opportunity exists to lead high-impact media and public relations initiatives for a vital government organisation. As the Senior Media and Communications Adviser, you will play a critical role in shaping public messaging, managing media issues, and driving communication strategies that support both day-to-day operations and incident responses. Working closely with internal stakeholders, media, and the wider community, you will ensure accurate, timely and effective communications across a variety of platforms. Key responsibilities: • Lead the development and execution of marketing, media, and public relations strategies that strengthen public awareness and trust. • Provide expert advice on corporate communications, including the preparation of media releases, speeches, newsletters and other content. • Respond to media enquiries and coordinate media-related activities, including briefings and conferences during emergency incidents. • Identify and manage emerging reputational issues and public affairs risks. • Represent the organisation at inter-agency forums and support operational communication requirements, including participation in after-hours and on-call rosters. • Support internal stakeholders with tools, training and advice to ensure consistent and effective messaging. About you: To be successful in this role, you will have: • Extensive experience in public affairs, communications, journalism or a related field. • Strong writing and content development skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across diverse audiences and channels. • Proven experience in media liaison and issues management in a high-pressure environment. • Strategic thinking and sound judgement, particularly when working with sensitive or urgent matters. • High-level interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels. • A strong understanding of government communications protocols and branding standards. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-profile, purpose-driven role that directly contributes to the safety and wellbeing of South Australians. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can juggle competing priorities, and are passionate about meaningful communication, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply: Please submit your application by hitting "apply now" at the bottom of this ad. For any questions, please reach out to Alicia King on. We will not be accepting application via email at this time. For all Australian based contract and temporary roles, please note the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. Consultant Reference number: Profession:Marketing, Communications & DigitalPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs Company: Hudson Date posted: 16th Jun, 2025