Job Description

The Department
for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and
places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport
networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-owned
infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government
services to our community.

The Corporate Communications team within the Public
Affairs division helps keep our workforce informed, connected and engaged
through clear, timely and effective communications that support departmental priorities
and culture.

As a Communications Officer, you’ll develop engaging content
and communication activities across a range of projects and channels. We’re
seeking a proactive communicator with strong writing and editing skills, sound
judgement and a keen eye for detail, who can juggle competing priorities, meet
deadlines and build positive relationships.

Educational Qualifications / Licences

• Tertiary qualifications in
  communications, public relations or a related field, or equivalent
  industry experience, is desirable.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the
  Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three
  years.
• A Working with Children Check
  (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for
  Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years
  before expiry.
• Some out of hours and weekend work may be required

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to twelve (12) months.

Remuneration
ASO4
- $82,212 to $86,180 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Sarah
Colley
Manager Corporate Communications
Telephone: 0403 158 382
Email: sarah.colley@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications
can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no
more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement.

Our Commitment
The Department
for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is
committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department,
planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome
and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and
other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an
approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South
Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally,
proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for
everybody.

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.

Role Statement Communications Officer ASO4