COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

Full job description

Environment Protection Authority

Job reference: 685601

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Short Term Contract

About the Role

The Communications Advisor supports the end-to-end delivery of internal and external communication activities across the EPA. The position plays a key role in supporting and delivering small communication projects and initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and branding across the organisation. Working under limited direction, the Communications Advisor contributes to engaging and effective communication outcomes that support both staff engagement and the EPA’s external profile. The role also provides practical support for events, campaigns, and other corporate communication activities.

About Us

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is South Australia’s independent environment protection regulator. The organisation works to protect, restore and improve the environment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation. The EPA works closely with industry, the community and government to protect the unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing. The EPA is responsible for the administration of the Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) and the Radiation Protection and Control Act 2021 (RPC Act) and also exercises responsibilities under other South Australian planning and environmental legislation.

What the EPA Offers

The EPA boasts a range of different flexible working arrangements which include flexitime (flexible start and finish times), working from home, compressed weeks and purchased leave.

The EPA understands that there is more to life than working and as such prioritise people first. We want our employees to feel that their working needs will be met in this modern and ever-evolving working landscape.

Desirable Experience

Experience working in communications, public relations or related role.

Remuneration

ASO4 ($75,561- $80,256 per annum) + 12% super added to your choice of super fund.

Location

211 Victoria Square, Adelaide 5000

Enquiries

Amy Haring

Team Leader, Strategic Communications

Email: amy.haring@sa.gov.au

Phone: 0422 608 891

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. Please submit a covering letter of no more than two (2) pages describing your suitability for the role by addressing the selection criteria in the Role Description. Please also include a current curriculum vitae with three (3) referees, a Pre-employment Declaration, and a copy of your qualification(s) as required in the Role Description.

At the EPA we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for everyone. With support from our employees, we focus on access, equality, inclusion and wellbeing in all we do. As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation, we commit to a vision for South Australia as an open, inclusive society that embraces and supports difference and diversity. Our initiatives including the White Ribbon program and Reconciliation Action Plan, aim to create a meaningful impact in our workforce and community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages, gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Applications close: 29/07/2025 6:00 PM