aso7 team leader digital delivery

Department of State Development

Job reference: 695582

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia's future by driving economic growth. Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state's significant economic opportunities.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government's major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state's economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

For more information about our agency, please visit:

Department of State Development |

About the role:

The Strategic Communications and Customer Experience team delivers customer-focused communications outcomes, including whole-of-agency media management, corporate communications, marketing and creative services, digital development, and events and sponsorships.

The Team Leader, Digital Delivery will lead a small team of digital practitioners in the wholistic management of the Department's digital infrastructure including (primarily) website properties, e-communications, digital service platforms and software, and any other online communication stream as appropriate.

The role is responsible for the delivery of digital/online communication material in line with the Department's communication objectives, providing strategic advice and input to guide successful delivery of the department's information and content. The Team Leader, Digital Delivery is responsible to lead the team in efficient content delivery, project planning, workflow and implementation practices, data and list management, and advice on best practice application of digital content

More specifically, you will:

• Lead the digital delivery team and workflow to ensure effective and efficient provision of online communication through a range of departmental channels and communication streams in line with the priorities of the Department and its portfolio areas.
• Review and evaluate digital content against internal and external trends, aligning with whole-of-Government standards and best practice guidelines, implementing improvements to the effectiveness of digital content, service delivery and performance.
• Manage and develop digital communication frameworks, project plans, briefs, and any other strategies to support the creation of relevant, engaging and innovative content concepts, with project coordination of the delivery of content to delivery programs and initiatives in an online environment.
• Manage digital content across various platforms including Content Management Systems (CMS), e-communications systems and any other distribution platform and establish and communicate processes, policies and protocols to ensure accurate style, tone, and branding, and in compliance with Government media standards.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and work effectively and represent the agency, contributing expertise, building networks opportunities to collaborate with peers and other working groups and liaise with external and internal suppliers of goods and services supporting communications engagement initiatives.

Key Competencies:

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Advanced knowledge of digital content methodology, including content practices, formats, creative direction, delivery, distribution and management of digital infrastructure including websites, e-communications platforms, digital service and delivery platforms, and network analytics.
• Knowledge of marketing and communications theory and methodology, with proven experience in applying contemporary digital media practices, strategy, planning project mapping/planning, workflow planning and implementation road-mapping.
• Demonstrated experience in applying project coordination expertise to effectively manage the end-to-end lifecycle of content development project from planning to execution and delivery, stakeholder engagement and other associated activities.
• Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships with internal stakeholders, other public and private sector organisations and the business community to provide high-level advice and information on communications, marketing and digital delivery.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary will be offered as $108,109 to $116,864 p.a. plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements.
• Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Nil
• Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications or equivalent.

Special Conditions:

• This position will be offered as a full-time 12 month contract.
• A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) will be required prior to employment.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Lachlan Cunningham, Senior Manager: Marketing and Customer Experience at

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.

Please include the following:

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
• Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.
• Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert.

Applications close: 14 September 2025 at 11:00 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.

Applications close: 14/09/2025 11:00 PM