Manager, Strategic Communications

2 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -AUDIT OFFICE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Full time

**Audit Office of South Australia**
**Job reference**: 684899
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Employment type**: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

**Work arrangements**: Flexible working environment - hybrid work

**Salary**: $121,107 pa - $125,679 pa (ASO8 classification level) plus 12% superannuation

**Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for clear, compelling communication where your words can make a real impact? The Audit Office of South Australia (SA) is seeking a communications leader and chief editor to lead our communications function and support our mission to promote transparency and accountability across the public sector.**

**Your organisation**

The Audit Office of SA strives to help the SA public sector to operate at the highest levels of accountability and integrity. We provide timely, relevant information to Parliament on the performance and accountability of SA government agencies and local government through our audits, reviews, and examinations.

**Your team**

The Communications team is a small team that develops and implements our communication strategies and manages our internal and external communications including our reports to Parliament, which are critical to delivering the Auditor-General’s statutory audit mandate and responsibilities.

**What you’ll do**
- Lead the development and delivery of internal and external communication strategies that inform, engage and inspire.
- Oversee and provide editorial direction into high-quality content across all platforms.
- Set the standard for writing excellence.
- Provide trusted advice to the Auditor-General and senior leaders on communication risks, opportunities and best practice.
- Support organisational change through strategic communications.

**Who you are**

You’re a confident communicator and editor with a sharp eye for detail and a strategic mindset. You know how to turn complex ideas into clear, accessible content — and you understand the power of language in shaping public trust. To succeed, you'll need:

- proven experience in strategic communications, report production and stakeholder engagement
- exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, and the ability to distil complex information into plain language
- proven leadership and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- a collaborative and forward-thinking mindset
- a relevant tertiary qualification (highly desirable, but not essential)
- Australian citizenship/permanent residency at the time of applying.

**What we offer**
- A unique opportunity to contribute to making government better and make a positive change with internal and external stakeholders - your expertise will be respected, and your contributions will make a difference
- Competitive salary and leave arrangements.
- Flexible work arrangements including flexi-time, part-time and work from home.
- Professional and personal development opportunities.
- Health and well-being programs and initiatives.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.

**Ready to apply?**

Please see the **role description** attached below more information about the role and visit our **website** for more information about our Office.

**Enquiries to**

Julie Blanche

Chief Operating Officer

**Applications close**: 25/07/2025 5:00 PM

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