Media Adviser

Sa Department For Infrastructure And Transport; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

The SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport is seeking a Media Adviser in Adelaide to deliver high‑level media services and proactive opportunities. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to inform and engage audiences, providing expert media advice and timely responses to enquiries.

The role requires experience in media or political environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a media or political environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver proactive media opportunities.
• Experience in managing media enquiries and providing expert advice to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level media services and day‑to‑day media support across the department.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver information and messaging to diverse audiences.
• Communicate with clarity and credibility to inform and engage the public.

Skills

Media relations

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Education

Relevant tertiary level qualifications in communications

Job description

Media Adviser SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport Adelaide, SA, AU

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 856023
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community.

The Media directorate within the Public Affairs division works with business units across the Department to get the best possible media outcomes by using traditional and social media. These are important channels to inform, educate and engage with our customers and other stakeholders.

The Media Adviser provides high level media services whilst working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver information and messaging to a range of different audiences, as well as providing day-to-day media support across the Department.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience working within a media or political environment, with a strong track record in coordinating and delivering proactive media opportunities, as well as effectively managing media enquiries. You communicate with clarity and credibility, and are skilled in negotiating, resolving and interpreting complex information to provide informed, expert advice to key stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications / Licences

• Relevant tertiary level qualifications in communications or a related field or equivalent industry experience is desirable.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
• This role is required to provide rostered after-hours on-call media support.
• Some out of hours and weekend work may be required.

Tenure of Vacancy

Temporary appointment up to two (2) years.

Remuneration

ASO5 - $92,122 to $102,456 pa + superannuation.

Our Commitments

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

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.