Strategic Communications Lead, Government Engagement

Child Protection; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Communications and Engagement to lead the department's external messaging and engagement strategy. You will shape how the community understands the department's work and protect its reputation in a high-profile environment.

Based in the Office of the Chief Executive, you will provide strategic advice to senior leaders and oversee media, digital and engagement content across channels, ensuring timely,

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic communications, media or corporate affairs in a large organisation.
• Strong understanding of government and ministerial environments.
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationships.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Expertise in reputation and issues management, with a focus on stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive approaches that consider and recognise Aboriginal perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategies that support the department's purpose and priorities.
• Oversee media, digital and engagement initiatives to shape public messaging.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders, including the Chief Executive and Minister.
• Guide content across social media and other channels to ensure timely, clear and engaging communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Government environment

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Written communication

Job description

The Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Communications and Engagement to lead the department's external messaging and engagement strategy. You will shape how the community understands the department's work and protect its reputation in a high-profile environment.

Based in the Office of the Chief Executive, you will provide strategic advice to senior leaders and oversee media, digital and engagement content across channels, ensuring timely,