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Department of State Development
Job reference: 618456
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long 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.
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.
As a newly created agency, we are recruiting across several different roles to help drive our state forward, and we want you to join us on this journey.
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 | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au
About the role:
The Strategic Communications and Engagement Team delivers customer focused communications and engagement outcomes, including whole-of-agency media management and corporate communications, strategic engagement and case management, digital development and customer experience and industry partnerships.
The Senior Communications Officer is responsible for targeted media communications activities to support the Department's Enterprise Plan and business priorities. You will ensure implementation of the Department of State Development (DSD) media policy and provide an initial point of contact and liaison with ministerial offices on all media-related matters on behalf of the Department, and the co-ordination of workflow within the media team.
You will deliver a range of communication outcomes for various departmental programs and projects, including media management and coordination, social media and key messages and talking points for ministerial and executive staff.
Key Competencies:
To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:
Well-developed knowledge of best practice approaches to media management and ability to co-ordinate media-related outcomes on behalf of DSD.
Demonstrated experience in developing trusted relationships and partnership with key Departmental executives and ministerial officers and advising and providing best practice approaches to media management and communications outcomes.
Significant level of knowledge of media and communications and related guidelines and protocols, with the ability to develop, establish and communicate processes and policies internally to streamline and manage activity.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities, with demonstrated capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated skills and expertise in co-ordinating whole-of-agency media management and communications related complexities and the resulting workflow within a small team environment to ensure timely and quality delivery of media and communications outcomes.
Remuneration:
Competitive salary ($+8,478 min - $104,165 max pa) 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
Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
Access to great customised training and career development opportunities
Qualifications:
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Appropriate tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications or a related field.
Special Conditions:
The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) required prior to employment.
Enquiries:
For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Lachlan Cunningham, Manager, Strategic Communications and Engagement, via Lachlan.Cunningham@sa.gov.au.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.
Applicants are required to submit 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: 07/0+/2026 11:00 PM
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Department of State Development
Job reference: 618456
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long 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.
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.
As a newly created agency, we are recruiting across several different roles to help drive our state forward, and we want you to join us on this journey.
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 | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au
About the role:
The Strategic Communications and Engagement Team delivers customer focused communications and engagement outcomes, including whole-of-agency media management and corporate communications, strategic engagement and case management, digital development and customer experience and industry partnerships.
The Senior Communications Officer is responsible for targeted media communications activities to support the Department's Enterprise Plan and business priorities. You will ensure implementation of the Department of State Development (DSD) media policy and provide an initial point of contact and liaison with ministerial offices on all media-related matters on behalf of the Department, and the co-ordination of workflow within the media team.
You will deliver a range of communication outcomes for various departmental programs and projects, including media management and coordination, social media and key messages and talking points for ministerial and executive staff.
Key Competencies:
To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:
Well-developed knowledge of best practice approaches to media management and ability to co-ordinate media-related outcomes on behalf of DSD.
Demonstrated experience in developing trusted relationships and partnership with key Departmental executives and ministerial officers and advising and providing best practice approaches to media management and communications outcomes.
Significant level of knowledge of media and communications and related guidelines and protocols, with the ability to develop, establish and communicate processes and policies internally to streamline and manage activity.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities, with demonstrated capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated skills and expertise in co-ordinating whole-of-agency media management and communications related complexities and the resulting workflow within a small team environment to ensure timely and quality delivery of media and communications outcomes.
Remuneration:
Competitive salary ($+8,478 min - $104,165 max pa) 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
Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
Access to great customised training and career development opportunities
Qualifications:
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Appropriate tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications or a related field.
Special Conditions:
The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) required prior to employment.
Enquiries:
For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Lachlan Cunningham, Manager, Strategic Communications and Engagement, via Lachlan.Cunningham@sa.gov.au.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.
Applicants are required to submit 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: 07/0+/2026 11:00 PM
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The ASO6 SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.