Principal Media Advisor

1 day ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Health Full time

**Job no**: 877270
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Administration and Clerical, Corporate Services
- **Department for Health and Wellbeing -** **Corporate Communications - Media Unit**:

- **Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 - ASO7 - **Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months with Possibility of Extension**

Overview:
The SA Health Media Unit coordinates all media responses, interviews and press conferences for the Department for Health and Wellbeing and South Australian public health system including local health networks, the Rural Support Service and shared services including Breast Screen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging and SA Pathology.

Working in a fast-paced environment as part of a supportive team, our Principal Media Adviser is responsible for providing comprehensive strategic media and communications services for SA Health.

You’ll work closely with the policy makers, doctors, nurses and health executives which make a difference, while based between metropolitan hospitals and the Department for Health and Wellbeing’s office in Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.

You’ll be a leader within our team with one direct report and scope to grow through great training and mentoring.
- The Principal Media Adviser is a key leader of the SA Health Media Unit, responsible for protecting and promoting the reputation and services of SA Health. Your work will result in collectively contributing to improving confidence in the public health system and the public taking an active role in their health and wellbeing.
- This involves leading the research, development and implementation of media strategies, responses and crisis communications, working collaboratively with the Media Manager and senior SA Health leaders on a broad range of plans, programs, campaigns and services.
- The role also coordinates the effective day-to-day operational management and leadership of a small team of Media Advisers who are direct reports to the role.

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: 877270**

**Criminal History Screening Requirement**
- A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
- A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) is required for this position

**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.

**Special Conditions**
- Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, media, arts, government or similar field from an Australian Institution, or comparable overseas qualification/experience.

**Enquiries**

Kate McMahon

Media Manager

Phone: 8226 6488

**Application Closing Date**

**Tuesday, 10 September 2024**:

- 11.55PM

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

**Advertised**: 20 Aug 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 10 Sep 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time



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