aso6 - senior communications adviser
5 days ago
Department for Education
Job reference: 701526
Location: ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the role
The Senior Communications Adviser leads the delivery of communications, campaigns and services to assist the Department for Education and state government to meet goals and objectives.
The position develops and delivers strategic communications plans, content and materials for a range of internal and external channels, working collaboratively with Communications Leads, subject matter experts, executives and specialist channel leads in media, social media, online and creative services.
The position works within a broader team that provides communications, media and online services for the department and its schools, preschools and services across South Australia. Within this context, the position needs to demonstrate a high level of collaboration, responsiveness, flexibility, resilience and customer-focused service that responds to a diverse audience and constantly changing priorities.
Working within a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment, the position needs to be adaptable and able to work across multiple projects, priorities and business areas autonomously, effectively and with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or related discipline and/or relevant experience in these areas.
Special conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
ASO6 $98,478 - $104,165 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Leeanne Storr, Principal Communications Adviser, via tel: or email:
Application instructions
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional note
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Applications close: 15/10/2025 11:30 PM
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