Job Overview
The Senior Communications Advisor provides expert communications advice, develops high-quality content, and delivers strategic communications plans to support the implementation of South Australia's Flying Start early childhood reforms.
This 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.
* 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.
* Act 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.
* Provide 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:
Proven experience in project management (planning, developing and administering projects to successful outcomes)
Proven capability in stakeholder engagement (demonstrated ability to consult, liaise, collaborate and negotiate to understand needs and requirements and balance competing demands to deliver outcomes).
Ability to be adaptable, flexible and embracing of innovation.
Ability to manage complex and competing priorities and develop effective resolutions both individually and via working with others.
Benefits
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector
* Work with a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for improving the lives of South Australia's children and families
* Be part of an agency that values flexibility and work-life balance