Growth Strategic Communications Specialist

SA Water; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a Growth Strategic Communications Specialist to shape Ministerial and Parliamentary communications supporting major infrastructure and growth outcomes across South Australia.

You will transform complex technical information into clear, evidence-based communications, coordinating with senior leaders and government stakeholders to deliver timely materials and strategic messaging that drives growth and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Ministerial and Parliamentary briefings.
• Experience developing Executive briefings and Board papers.
• Strong written strategic communication and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Author Ministerial and Parliamentary briefing material, executive requests, and Board papers.
• Coordinate information from Growth Group SMEs to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders on high-profile issues.
• Collaborate with Government Relations and senior leaders to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Work with Growth Group and Government Relations to identify and coordinate strategic communication needs.

Skills

Ministerial briefing

Executive papers

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Political Science

Job description

About the Company

At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.

Behind this essential service are people who care. From engineering and science to construction, digital, operations and customer experience, every role plays a part. We bring our authentic selves to work, driven by purpose, supporting one another to deliver work that truly matters.

About the job

Help shape the conversations, decisions and government engagement that support South Australia's future growth. As the Growth Strategic Communications Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering the Ministerial, Parliamentary and Executive communications that underpin major infrastructure, development and investment outcomes across the state.

Working closely with senior leaders, government stakeholders and subject matter experts, you'll research, develop and coordinate complex Ministerial and Parliamentary briefings, Ministerial responses, Executive briefings and Board papers on high-profile and often politically sensitive matters.

You'll transform technical information into clear, evidence-based communications that influence decision-making, support government engagement and help drive strategic outcomes across SA Water's Growth Group. From supporting major land development initiatives through targeted messaging to leading the next phase of an AI-enabled communications project, this is an opportunity to work on meaningful, visible tasks that directly contributes to South Australia's growth and future prosperity

About the Person

You're an exceptional writer and strategic communicator with proven experience preparing complex Ministerial and Parliamentary briefings, Executive papers, Board submissions and other high-profile communications.

You have a strong understanding of government processes, political environments and stakeholder dynamics, and can confidently coordinate information and approvals across multiple stakeholders while delivering high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines. Highly organised and adaptable, you're comfortable managing competing priorities and tackling sensitive or complex issues with professionalism and sound judgement.

A natural collaborator, you're equally passionate about continuous improvement and leveraging technology, including AI, to enhance the way strategic communications are developed and delivered.

About Growth

The Growth business group is at the heart of shaping South Australia’s future. This team supports housing and infrastructure growth by delivering the infrastructure needed to expand our network and get trusted water and wastewater services to growing communities, enabling South Australians to thrive.

Working in the Growth group means partnering with developers, planners, and government to provide clear pathways, single‑point accountability, and consistent decision‑making for customers. By combining expertise, innovation, and strong relationships, the team delivers smarter solutions that support South Australia’s growth now and for generations to come.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Author researched, accurate and timely Ministerial and Parliamentary briefing material, executive requests, Executive and Board papers, and internal and external communications.
• Coordinate information from Growth Group subject matter experts to ensure materials are accurate, evidence-based while adhering to strict timelines and political sensitivities.
• Provide strategic communications advice and support to senior leaders on sensitive, complex and high-profile issues.
• Work collaboratively with Government Relations, senior leaders and other stakeholders to ensure materials meet organisational requirements and approval timeframes.
• Work closely with the Growth Group Senior Leadership team and Government Relations to identify, prioritise and coordinate strategic communication, briefing and reporting requirements.

Your success in this role will come from:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in written strategic communication, including the preparation of complex Ministerial and Parliamentary briefings, Executive briefings, Board papers and high-profile external communications.
• High level of political awareness and understanding of government processes and stakeholder dynamics.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality with a high level of discretion.
• Committed to continuous improvement and exploring technology to enhance business results.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate information and approvals from multiple stakeholders within strict deadlines.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Growth Strategic Communications Specialist

Applications close 4pm, Monday 12 October 2026.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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