ASO7 - Strategic Communications Lead

Department for Education

Job reference: 855264

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About The Role

The Strategic Communications Lead oversees the delivery of communications, campaigns and services to assist the Department for Education, and the state government to meet strategic objectives.

This position provides strategic communications advice and support, working autonomously and collaboratively with subject matter experts and executives. Day-to-day, the role develops and delivers strategic communications plans, marketing campaigns, content and materials for a range of internal and external channels.

The Strategic Communications Lead works within a broader team that provides communications, media and online services for the department. The incumbent will demonstrate a high level of political nous, flexibility and resilience, responding to diverse audiences and constantly changing priorities.

Qualifications

Essential: NIL

Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or related discipline and/or relevant experience in these areas.

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ASO7 $116,089 - $125,490 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed via email to: [email protected]

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.

Applications close: 28/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

ASO7 - Strategic Communications Lead - Strategy and Performance - Aug 2026 (2).pdf Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf VL233 Pre-employment declaration.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.