Senior Digital Communications Officer

South Australia Police
Job reference:
695063

Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status:
Short Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Term, full-time vacancy up to 12 months
The Governance and Capability Service supports the Commissioner of Police in the discharge of his responsibility to control and manage SA Police by ensuring SAPOL has appropriate governance and capability to discharge its statutory charter, other government obligations and meet community expectations. The Service leads in supporting strategic thinking, determining strategic objectives, and fulfilling the organisation's vision and values in driving SAPOL performance.

The Organisational Reform Program is focused on data-informed business improvement aimed at enhancing decision-making, efficiency, and service delivery. Using real-time insights and data informed indicators, the ORP business plan is to prioritise the systematic collection, analysis, and application of data to identify performance gaps, streamline operations, and support strategic planning.

The Senior Digital Communications Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of all aspects of internal communication strategies and delivering the internal digital communications platform to reach our people. The Senior Digital Communications Officer will build greater awareness and strong relationships with audiences and provide specialist digital marketing / social media advice to implement digital strategies onto different communication platforms across the organisation.

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or related discipline

Salary
ASO6 - $98,478 - $104,165 per annum.

Enquiries
Michelle Alexander

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager.

Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.

South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.
Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.
To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from Fir
st Nations peoples.
South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Applications close:
12/09/2025 5:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.