As06 Communications Advisor

Randstad - Finance & Accounting; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Senior Communications Adviser (ASO6) to support a key South Australian Government department. The role focuses on planning, developing, and executing high-impact communications across regional and metropolitan communities.

You'll translate policy and relief measures into clear messaging, coordinate multi-agency campaigns, draft ministerial briefings, monitor issues, and advise on sensitive matters while supporting timely delivery by a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Experience advising communications within government or multi-stakeholder organisations.
• Ability to distil policy/relief initiatives into plain-language messaging.
• Strong political acumen and diplomacy for sensitive issues.
• Ability to coordinate with government agencies, local organisations and media.
• Organisational skills to triage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Mandatory requirements: Australian working rights, NCCHC, emergency management training; valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute high-impact communications across regional and metropolitan communities.
• Coordinate multi-agency communications and identify proactive media opportunities.
• Draft ministerial briefings and communications collateral.
• Monitor emerging issues and provide tactful advice on sensitive matters.
• Support broader team deliverables to ensure timely information delivery.

Skills

Public sector communicationsexpreince

Complex messaging & writing

Issues management & political acumen

Stakeholder & multi-agency coord.

Project delivery under pressure

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Communications or Journalism or related discipline

Job description

Your new company

An opportunity exists to join a vital South Australian Government department dedicated to driving regional growth, sustainability, and community resilience across South Australia. You will work within the central Communications branch, supporting the delivery of a high-profile, state-wide strategic support initiative.

Your new role

As Senior Communications Adviser (ASO6), you will play a key operational and strategic role in planning, developing, and executing high-impact communications across regional and metropolitan communities. Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will translate complex policy and support measures into clear, accessible, and empathetic messaging for affected communities, local businesses, and regional partners.

Working closely with senior leaders, emergency response personnel, and partner agencies, you will assist in coordinating multi-agency communications, identifying proactive media opportunities, and drafting ministerial briefings and communications collateral. You will also monitor emerging issues, provide tactful advice on sensitive matters, and support broader team deliverable's to ensure information is delivered accurately and without delay.

What you'll need to succeed

Public Sector Communications Experience: Proven experience in a communications advisory role within government or a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation.

Complex Messaging & Writing: Exceptional writing, editing, and content creation skills, with the ability to distil complex policy or relief initiatives into clear, plain-language communications.

Issues Management & Political Acumen: Strong political nous, sound judgement, and diplomacy when managing sensitive, high-profile, or evolving community issues.

Stakeholder & Multi-Agency Coordination: Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across government agencies, local organisations, media representatives, and community networks.

Project Delivery Under Pressure: Highly developed organisational skills with the agility to triage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and adapt to changing environments.

Mandatory Requirements: Current Australian working rights, willingness to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), and willingness to undertake emergency management training. A valid driver's licence and tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline are highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

This is a rewarding term contract opportunity based in the Adelaide CBD, offering the chance to make a direct, positive impact on South Australia's regional communities. You will collaborate with a supportive, high-performing team while expanding your government communications and emergency response portfolio.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.