Principal Communications And Engagement Adviser

6 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Hays Full time

Lead communications strategies, whilst managing internal communications, speech writing and social media.

**Your new company**

SA Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of all South Australians by providing leadership in health reform, public health services, health and medical research, policy development and planning, with an increased focus on wellbeing, illness prevention, early intervention, and quality care.

**Your new role**

The role will deliver high-level communications strategies for both internal and external audiences. With an emphasis on internal communications, the role is responsible for writing and distributing internal bulletins, speech writing for the Chief Executive and the office of the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, and overseeing a team responsible for communications, social media and events.

You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of an internal communications framework for the entire department, that contributes to improving confidence in the public health system. As a senior leader in a busy communications team, you will lead, coach and develop a small team.

**What you'll need to succeed**

To be considered for this role, you will have:

- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability and judgement in providing strategic and innovative solutions to complex internal communication needs.
- Demonstrated ability to use judgement, significant delegated authority and initiative in providing expert internal and external communications to senior executives advice and making high level decisions regarding sensitive communications issues.
- Proven experience in speech writing for Executives including a strong political nous and understanding of contentious issues.
- Experience in market research and the development / implementation of internal and external communication plans, marketing / advertising campaigns and/or workforce communication strategies.
- Experience in leading a team or managing / supervising other communications staff.
- Experience in managing the development and production of internal communications collateral such as publications, brochures, websites and promotional materials.
- Experience in briefing and working collaboratively with a range of external organisations such as advertising agencies, graphic designers and market research organisations.

Experience that is desirable, but not essential, includes:

- Experience in change management communications and/or health promotion.
- Knowledge of health agencies and issues.
- Knowledge of government direction and protocols in relation to advertising campaigns, particularly in relation to health.

**What you need to do now**
- CV including details of 2 referees (name, address, and contact number with one being your current line manager).
- Employment Declaration
- A written statement of no more than 1500 words. Written statements should address the criteria outlined in the Role Description.

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