Engagement and Community Communications Officer

3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia SA Health Full time $85,790 - $95,913 per year

Job no: 915870

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Aboriginal Health, Communication, Engagement, Media and Marketing

  • Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy and Governance – Aboriginal Health Unit
  • Salary: $85,790 to $ $95,413 – ASO5 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 2 Years

Overview:

The Engagement and Community Communications Officer is responsible for supporting activities of the Engagement Community Communication team.

This role is focused on supporting community engagement initiatives, facilitating communication, and promoting cultural safety and responsiveness.

The role:

  • Assist in the planning and execution of community engagement activities and events.
  • Supports communication between SA health and Aboriginal communities.
  • Assists with administrative tasks including scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
  • Support the management of project timelines and deliverables.
  • Prepares and distributes communication materials such as newsletters, reports, and social media updates.
  • Responds to inquiries from community members and stakeholders.
  • Support the organisation in gathering feedback from the community to improve Aboriginal health outcomes.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 915870

Criminal History Screening Requirement

  • A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal 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

  • A requirement of the role is that the incumbent identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent pursuant to the exemption from the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).
  • Inter and intrastate travel will be required.
  • Out of hours work may be required.

Enquiries

Kiewa Lovett

Manager Aboriginal Engagements and Communications

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 27 September 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

  • Australian applicant guidelines
  • International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 13 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 27 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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