Communications Advisor

Commence immediately and support external comms and content strategy in this 3-month ASO4 role.
Your new company
A highly sought-after South Australian Government department is seeking a Communications Advisor to join their team. This 3-month contract is available for an immediate start, with the possibility of extension.

Your new role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven communications professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of their work. You will support a range of external communication activities including media and stakeholder engagement, website and social media content, and campaign delivery.

Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will plan, produce, and distribute engaging content that aligns with departmental objectives and public messaging priorities. This role will suit someone who can quickly absorb information, respond to changing priorities, and confidently deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.

The team is looking for someone who is eager to learn, embraces new challenges, and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same. Strong writing skills, initiative, and the ability to take a brief and run with it will be key to your success.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Experience in Government or a large, complex organisation is essential
  • Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality content across multiple channels
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly to changing demands
  • Strong judgement and initiative, with the ability to take feedback on board and quickly apply it to future work
  • Experience in external communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations, digital communications, or campaign delivery
  • A willingness to learn, grow, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment
  • Immediate availability for the duration of the contract
  • A current DHS WWCC and willingness for Hays to undertake an NPC (successful candidate only)
What you'll get in return
You will join a collaborative and high-performing team delivering important communication outcomes for the South Australian community. This Adelaide CBD-based contract offers the opportunity to further develop your communications skills, gain valuable Government experience, and make an immediate impact within a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

What you need to do now
Your Marketing and Communications expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. If you meet the above brief, and you are immediately available, please submit your application today via the link below. For a confidential conversation, please contact Georgia Galloway on 8231 3688.

If this position isn’t quite right, however you are immediately available seeking temporary work in the areas of: Marketing, Communications, Events, Video Production, Graphic Design, Digital, Content Creation, Web Content Writing or Media Relations please feel free to get in touch to register for temporary work.

Hays is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages our clients in their planning and promoting around diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Hays recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our clients in delivering a diverse workforce.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
SA - Adelaide
Specialism
Marketing
Pay
Hourly rate plus superannuation
Ref:
3003046

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Sonia Diestel-Feddersen, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Adelaide
Level 17, 11-19 Grenfell St

Telephone: 82313688

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