Senior Communications Advisor
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Communications Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate will provide expert communications advice, develop high-quality content, and deliver strategic communications, media, and marketing plans to support the implementation of South Australia's Flying Start early childhood reforms.
The role will work with internal stakeholders to identify and set communications objectives and priorities, and develop and implement subsequent communications plans, resources, and collateral. The role will provide end-to-end high-quality communications advice, service, and support across a range of internal and external communications channels.
The Senior Communications Advisor will understand audience motivation and work collaboratively with the broader Communications and Engagement team, ensuring alignment of the Office's broader communications and engagement framework across all channels.
This is a 12-month maternity leave backfill position, and the selected candidate will be part of an agency with a clear mission to improve the lives of South Australia's children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing high-level strategic proactive media and social media plans for significant agency projects and politically sensitive initiatives.
* Developing, writing, editing, and distributing compelling, clear, and succinct proactive and reactive communications and media content tailored to the audience and communication channel.
* Acting as a trusted business partner to internal teams, providing expert communications advice and creating plans to support key programs and initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
* Providing a proactive approach to media and social media issues through actively monitoring media reports to advise of emerging issues, identifying opportunities, and developing strategies to deliver positive messages and contributing to the development of the Office's media and social media policy, guidelines, and procedures.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will bring exceptional communication skills, with extensive experience developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic communications strategies that set clear, measurable objectives.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in project management (planning, developing, and administering projects to successful outcomes) and stakeholder engagement (demonstrated ability to consult, liaise, collaborate, and negotiate to understand needs and requirements and balance competing demands to deliver outcomes).
The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to be adaptable, flexible, and embracing of innovation, as well as the ability to manage complex and competing priorities and develop effective resolutions both individually and via working with others.
Benefits:
The selected candidate will enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector, working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Communications and Engagement team, Content producers, Senior Directorate, and Divisional staff, as well as other government departments, state, and Commonwealth agencies.
The role offers a competitive salary package, including ASO7 - $108,109 – $116,864 per annum, plus superannuation, and access to flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website, and applicants must submit a CV, Pre-employment Declaration, and a cover letter outlining their suitability against the attached position description.