Senior Communications Partner

Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 602672
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Communications Partner to be part of our Industry, Strategy and Partnerships Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Senior Communications Partner is part of the Communication and Digital Services Branch. This team operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to deliver best-practice and innovative communication and digital services across the Department of Primary Industries and Regions. This role is focused on delivering high-level communications with a focus on marketing activities for the Fruit Fly Emergency Response Program.

The Senior Communications Partner is strategic, agile, and adaptable and is able to quickly determine the most appropriate communications activities and output to achieve optimal outcomes and align to the strategic priorities of the government and department. This role is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and coordination of effective strategies and activities requiring effective engagement with diverse stakeholders, exceptional verbal and written communication skills and creative flair to ensure engaging communications reach intended audiences.

As a skilled, experienced professional, the Senior Communications Partner identifies communications requirements in collaboration with business areas and utilises the skills of the broader Communications Branch to effect desired outcomes.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you’re ready to join us, apply now!

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• Opportunity up to June 2025
• TWO Part time opportunities available - 22.5 hours per week

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s license
• Out of hours work will be, and inter / intrastate travel may be, required.
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

Remuneration

ASO6 - $97,022 min - $102,626  (adjusted to working hours) max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Sam Rodrigues

Director Communications
Phone: 0434 602 ***
Email: *************@sa.gov.au
Website: www.pir.sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Political Nous and Planning and Organising capabilities of the attached role description.

Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

Applications close: 07/07/2024 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration.pdf
- RD - ASO6 Senior Communication Partner.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.