Defence SA
Job reference: 845976
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced communications professional to play a key role in leading the development, planning, and implementation of effective communication activities aligned with the strategic objectives of this high profile State Government agency.

The Communications Coordinator works within the Corporate Affairs and Government Relations team, reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager.

About Us

Defence SA is a key economic development agency within the South Australian Government focused on defence industry development. Defence SA includes the South Australian Space Industry Centre, Veterans SA and the Defence Innovation Partnership. Collectively, the agency advocates and supports the defence and space sectors and veterans within South Australia.

Benefits

Defence SA is a small and agile agency which provides employees with challenging and rewarding work and great opportunities for learning and development and flexibility.

Role Purpose/Context:

The Communications Coordinator will have responsibility for the planning and delivery of communication activities across media, web, print, social media and marketing collateral. This will include leading and contributing to a range of initiatives across all agency portfolios; Defence SA, South Australian Space Industry Centre, Defence Innovation Partnership and Veterans SA.

Key selection criteria:

• Extensive experience working in a senior communications or media role.
• Proven ability to create high-quality content across various mediums including editorials, web, ad copy, social media, scripts and presentations.
• Strong track record in developing, implementing and evaluating effective communication strategies and plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to tailor communications for diverse audiences.
• Background in preparing speeches and executive-level presentations.
• Experience in delivering digital communications including social media, web content, e-newsletters, video and podcasts.
• Experience in media liaison, including writing media releases and pitching to media, and a sound understanding of what makes news.
• Background in supporting integrated marketing campaigns, across advertising, public relations and editorial channels.
• Ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships to achieve positive communication outcomes.
• Skilled at translating complex information into clear, concise and accessible content.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with cultural sensitivity front of mind.
• Capable of working independently to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to work as part of a team to develop and accomplish shared goals by taking an active role in contributing ideas, knowledge and expertise.
• Proven ability to exercise tact, tolerance and humour to build positive working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• Resilient and adaptable in the face of change, ambiguity and competing priorities.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The South Australian Government is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups.

Special Conditions

This is a contract / term vacancy up to 24 months. The incumbent is required to enter into a performance agreement. Work outside of normal hours will be required and the position may require interstate travel involving overnight absences. 

Essential Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism or appropriate workplace experience.

Enquiries

Phone: Joanna Tsoukalas, Strategic Communications Manager, 0487 704 284

Email: enquiries@defencesa.com

Application requirements

All applications must be submitted online via www.defencesa.com/careers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a Covering Letter (no more than two pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria and the experience and skills listed in the role description. Applicants must include the contact information of at least two referees with one being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

Applications close: 09/06/2026 5:00 PM

Attachments:
- Position Description - ASO6 Communications Coordinator.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration.pdf

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.