Communications Manager

5 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 669128
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Lead a high-performing communications team to support the Disability Services division
- Make a meaningful impact through strategic and expert communications approaches
- Purposeful work that contributes to supporting people with disability to lead their best lives

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

**About the Business**

Our Communications and Engagement team provide services and advice across a range of areas, including internal and external promotions, media and risk management, sector and stakeholder engagement, events, social media, graphic and multimedia design, website and intranet content.

**Role Details**

The Communications Manager - Disability Services is a role within the Office of the Chief Executive and Governance and is accountable to the Director, Communications and Engagement for:

- Providing leadership in the Disability Services Communications team and contributing to a high level of communications and change support for the Disability Services Division of the department.
- Leading and managing the development and implementation of the strategic communications of the Disability Services Division, aligned with the department’s Public Affairs approach.
- Managing timely and accurate communications, promotional and marketing activities and change activities and objectives through a variety of communication, marketing and change channels.
- Providing high-level, expert strategic communications and change advice and services to a range of internal and external stakeholders, relevant to the Disability Services Division.

**Special Conditions**

National Police Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

**Role Status**: Term up to 09/04/2027

**Salary Range**: $121,107-$125,679 (ASO8)

**Location**: Adelaide

**Diversity and Inclusion**

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

**Applications close**: 09/05/2025 11:30 PM

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