Communications Team Lead

The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a Communications Team Lead to be partof our Industry Strategy and Policy Division as part of ajob-share role within the Department of Primary Industriesand Regions.
The Communications Team Lead provides leadership and directionto the Communications team in the Communication and Digital Services directorate.
This unit operates in a dynamic, fast-pacedenvironment to deliver best-practice and innovative communicationand digital services across the Department of Primary Industriesand Regions (PIRSA).
This role is responsible for the planning, development andimplementation of effective communications strategies andassociated activities that increase awareness about the work of thedepartment and amplifies across channels.
This includes proactiveplanning of communications activities with business units,engagement with key stakeholders, identified partners and thedevelopment of high-quality communications plans, briefings and keymessages as well as providing expert advice on communicationsissues including marketing, branding, sponsorship, industrypartnerships and event management.
The role is responsible for theprovision of internal communications, ensuring PIRSA'sworkforce is aware of requirements, successes, andopportunities.
The Team Lead is required to liaise with business areas todetermine required resources and recommend deliveryaccordingly.
Working in close collaboration with all Communications branchstreams, the Team Lead is able to identify and mitigate risks aswell as leverage opportunities.
The role works with a large degreeof autonomy in respect to setting work priorities and managingworkload.
The nature of the position means the Communications Team Leadrequires extensive knowledge, skills, and experience incommunications, preferably in a government context, strongmanagement skills, outstanding relationship management and teamworkcapabilities.
An ability to quickly comprehend complex issues andtranslate into clear, concise, and easy to understand content anddirection is essential to success in this role About Us South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality ofits agriculture, food, and wine.
Our regions are the backbone ofour state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity forall South Australians.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is akey economic development agency working in partnership with ourprimary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels ofgovernment to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia's primary industries and regional communities.
We are a passionate team of around 800 people working acrossmetropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protectour state's regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries,forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.
It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse careeropportunities in our organisation.
If you're ready to joinus, apply nowBenefits At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offerour employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities forcareer progression, learning and development and flexibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse andinclusive workplace.
We embrace diversity and welcomeapplications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.
Special Conditions Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
Part-time opportunity working 22.5 hours a week as a job share role.
Contract up to 6 April 2026.
Requirements Currentdriver's license Current driver's license, Out of hours work will be, and inter/intrastate travel may be, required.
Acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
Desirable qualifications: tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications or a related role, or significant experience in a similar role, preferably within the public sector.
Remuneration ASO7 - $108,109 min - $116,864 max per annum, plussuperannuation Enquiries Sam Rodrigues Director, Communications Phone: 0407977***Email: *************@sa.gov.au Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please see theattached applicant instructions, and outline your skills andexperience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Political Nous and Planning and orrganising capabilities of theattached role description.
Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and acompleted "Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector" form.
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