Senior Stakeholder Engagement And Communications Lead

Description:

About the Department

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business - Lot Fourteen

On behalf of the state government, the department is leading the management and delivery of Lot Fourteen, a world-class innovation district with a curated, collaborative research and business ecosystem dedicated to driving increased productivity and solving complex global challenges.

Led by the State Lead for Lot Fourteen and South Australia's Innovation Places, the cross-government project team also has responsibility for implementation of the state's Innovation Places Leadership Framework and development and delivery of Adelaide City Deal projects including Tarrkarri-Centre for First Nations Cultures, the Innovation Hub and the Australian Defence Technologies Academy.

One of the most exciting economic development projects in Australia, Lot Fourteen is providing a springboard for innovation and bringing together the state's leading abilities in space, defence, cyber and creative industries with a focus on enabling critical technologies.

Lot Fourteen is currently home to a skilled workforce of more than 1,700 people from more than 150 businesses, attracting some of the world's most innovative organisations including Amazon Web Services, Salesforce and Cisco.

The district is also home to research and industry powerhouses such as the Australian Space Agency, SmartSat CRC, Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, Stone and Chalk start-up hub and The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub.

Role Highlights

• Engage with our dynamic and thriving eco-system across SA Innovation Places.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across industry, research institutions and government.
• Create opportunities for connections across SA Innovation Places.

Role Details

Develop, implement and evaluate engagement and communications plans and programs for a complex range of activities to support delivery of the SA Innovation Places Framework. Identify, build, and maintain strong consultative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support engagement program development. Provide expert advice on matters relating to the management of stakeholders, engagement activities, and initiatives. Manage, develop and implement communications activities and materials to support the engagement program including website, social media, brochures, newsletters, presentations and case studies. Coordinate the development, delivery and promotion of the SA Innovation Places events program, including planning and delivery of Innovation Places led events. Participate and contribute to stakeholder events, workshops and forums, including development and delivery of tours, presentations and speaking notes. Develop, manage and maintain databases and other tools to support engagement and communications activities. Prepare briefing papers, reports, strategic documents and reporting.

Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.

Classification

ASO7 - Administrative Services Officer

Salary Range

$108,109 - $116,864 p.a.

Duration

Up to 38 months

Enquiries to

Denise Loftus - Business Development Manager
Phone: 0417 810 199
Email: Denise.Loftus3@sa.gov.au

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.