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 Media directorate within the Public Affairs
division works with business units across the Department to
get the best possible media outcomes by using traditional and social media.

The Senior Media Adviser provides high level media
services whilst working closely with internal and external stakeholders to
deliver information and messaging to a range of different audiences, as well as
providing day-to-day media support across the Department.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proven
experience working within a media or political environment, with a strong track
record in coordinating and delivering proactive media opportunities, as well as
effectively managing media enquiries. You communicate with clarity and
credibility, and are skilled in negotiating, resolving and interpreting complex
information to provide informed, expert advice to key stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications / Licences

• Relevant tertiary level qualifications in communications 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
ASO6 - $105,747 to $111,854 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Lauren
Djakovac
Media Manager
Telephone: 0435 659 445
Email: lauren.djakovac@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 Senior Media Adviser ASO6