Description:
Department for EducationJob reference: 664523
Location: 5000 - 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 Communications Adviser leads the delivery of communications, campaigns and services to assist the Department for Education and the state government to meet strategic objectives. Day-to-day, the role develops and delivers strategic communications plans, marketing campaigns, content and materials for a range of internal and external channels. The position works within a broader team that provides communications, media and online services for the department. The incumbent will demonstrate a high level of customer service, flexibility and resilience, responding to diverse audiences and constantly changing priorities.
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:
ASO5 $85,790 - $95,413 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Amylia Dilettoso, Executive and Communications Support Officer, via email: education.commsrecruitment@sa.gov.au .
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), 12-month term contract.
Applications close: 20/04/2025 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description ASO5 Communications Adviser (Skills).pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
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.