Strategic Communications & Engagement Leader

Department for Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement to lead strategic communications and engagement across media and digital channels. You will advise senior leadership, manage high-profile issues and shape public messaging to strengthen understanding of the department’s role and services.

Based in South Australia, you will guide content for diverse audiences and work within a dynamic, high-profile government context to protect the

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic communications in a large organisation.
• Strong understanding of government and ministerial environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage high-profile issues.
• Expertise in reputation and issues management with stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive approaches, including Aboriginal perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications, media, digital and engagement strategies for the department.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders including the Chief Executive and Minister.
• Oversee responses to emerging issues and high-profile media attention.
• Guide content across social media and other channels to be contemporary and engaging.
• Communicate the department's priorities and services to build community understanding.

Skills

Strategic communications leadership

Government/ministerial environments

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

The Department for Child Protection seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement to lead strategic communications and engagement across media and digital channels. You will advise senior leadership, manage high-profile issues and shape public messaging to strengthen understanding of the department’s role and services.

Based in South Australia, you will guide content for diverse audiences and work within a dynamic, high-profile government context to protect the