Public Information Communications Officer

Rashi Joshi; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycles

Nominated choice of superannuation

Online timesheet submission and time-2

No hidden fees or costs

Regular consultant contact

Job summary

Public Sector Department seeks a Public Information Communications Officer to support strategic communications during incidents, emergencies and major events.

You will bridge communications coordination and media response, developing clear messaging, preparing materials, monitoring sentiment and advising internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, media, public relations or stakeholder engagement ideally in a Government setting.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to develop clear public information.
• Experience preparing media materials, communication assets and briefings.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of strategic and operational communications relating to incidents, emerging issues and major events.
• Act as a bridge between communications coordination and media response functions, developing clear public messaging.
• Prepare communication materials, monitor media and community sentiment, provide advice to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with media responses and coordinate approvals for content across channels.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and contribute to incident response communications planning.

Skills

Communications experience

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations

Government setting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications/public relations

Job description

Your new company

This is an opportunity to join a large public sector department during a critical period of activity. Working within a high-performing team, you will play a key role in supporting public information and communications responses during incidents, emergencies and high-profile issues. This fast-paced environment requires a communications professional who remains calm under pressure and can deliver timely, accurate and audience-focused information when it matters most.

Your new role

As a Public Information Communications Officer, you will support the delivery of strategic and operational communications relating to incidents, emerging issues and major events. Acting as a bridge between communications coordination and media response functions, you will develop clear public messaging, prepare communication materials, monitor media and community sentiment, and provide advice to internal stakeholders.

You will assist with media responses, prepare content across multiple communication channels, coordinate approvals, support stakeholder engagement activities and contribute to incident response communications planning. The role requires strong judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in communications, media, public relations or stakeholder engagement ideally in a Government settingStrong writing skills with the ability to develop clear public informationExperience preparing media materials, communication assets and briefingsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsExperience responding to sensitive or complex issues and enquiriesAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlinesTertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations or a related discipline are desirable

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful public communication outcomes while gaining valuable experience within a complex and high-profile environment. You will join a collaborative team, work on important issues affecting the community and develop your skills across both media and communications functions.

Temporary and Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Weekly pay cycles
• Nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online timesheet submission and approval
• No hidden fees or costs for our services
• Regular contact with your consultant throughout the duration of your assignment

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.