Senior Media Adviser

Department for Infrastructure and Transport; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Media Adviser to provide high level media services and expert political and media guidance within the Media directorate of Public Affairs. You will coordinate proactive media opportunities and respond to media enquiries with credibility and clarity.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in media or political environments and be able to interpret complex information for key stakeholders, including

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary level qualifications in communications or a related field are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level media services and strategic communications.
• Coordinate and deliver proactive media opportunities.
• Effectively manage media enquiries.
• Communicate with clarity and credibility to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Education

Relevant tertiary level qualifications in communications or a related field

Job description

Job reference: 856504
Location: Adelaide CBD
Temporary appointment up to twelve (12) months
ASO6 - $105,747 to $111,854 pa + superannuation

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.

The Senior 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.
• Some out of hours and weekend work may be required.

Our Commitment

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.

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.

Applications close: 14/09/2026 9:00 PM