Principal Communications and Engagement Adviser

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Health Full time

**Job no**: 856087
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Administration and Clerical, Corporate Services
- **Department for Health and Wellbeing - Corporate Communications Branch**:

- **Salary: $106,512 to $115,137 - ASO7 - Full Time / Term Contract (Temporary up to 06 December 2025)**

Overview:
Up to 24 Month Fixed-Term Contract at an AS07 level.

Integral and Influential Internal Communications and Engagement Position.

Join a well-established and one of the largest Corporate Communications units.

SA Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of all South Australians by providing leadership in health reform, public health services, health and medical research, policy development and planning, with an increased focus on wellbeing, illness prevention, early intervention, and quality care.

**Your new role**:
Reporting to the Manager, Communications Unit, the Principal Communications and Engagement Adviser will deliver high-level strategic communications strategies for both internal and external audiences. With an emphasis on internal communications, the role is responsible for writing and distributing internal bulletins, speech writing for the Chief Executive and the office of the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, and overseeing a team responsible for communications, social media and events.

You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of an internal communications framework for the entire department, that contributes to improving confidence in the public health system. As a senior member of staff within a busy Corporate Communications Branch, you will lead, coach and develop a small team.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability and judgement in providing strategic and innovative solutions to complex internal communication needs.
- Demonstrated ability to use judgement, significant delegated authority and initiative in providing expert internal and external communications to senior executives advice and making high level decisions regarding sensitive communications issues.
- Proven experience in speech writing for Executives including a strong political nous and understanding of contentious issues.
- Experience in market research and the development / implementation of internal and external communication plans, marketing / advertising campaigns and/or workforce communication strategies.
- Experience in leading a team or managing / supervising other communications staff.
- Experience in managing the development and production of internal communications collateral such as publications, brochures, websites and promotional materials.
- Experience in briefing and working collaboratively with a range of external organisations such as advertising agencies, graphic designers and market research organisations.

Experience that is desirable, but not essential, includes:

- Experience in change management communications and/or health promotion.
- Knowledge of health agencies and issues.
- Knowledge of government direction and protocols in relation to advertising campaigns, particularly in relation to health.

In return, you will receive:

- A full time, up to 24-month fixed term ASO7 position
- The opportunity to join one of the most pivotal Government Department’s Communications branches within their established team.

How to apply:

- CV including details of 2 referees (name, address, and contact number with one
- being your current line manager).
- Application Cover Sheet
- Employment Declaration
- A written statement of no more than 1500 words. Written statements should address the criteria outlined in the Role Description.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. **Job ref: 856087**

**Criminal History Screening Requirement**
- A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

**Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (mínimal patient contact)**

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Enquiries**

Your Marketing and Communications expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy.

**Application Closing Date**

**Wednesday, 14 February 2024** - 11.55PM

**Attachments**
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines

**Advertised**: 25 Jan 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 14 Feb 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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