Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 850435
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Senior Communications Advisor is a senior member of the Green Adelaide Communication Team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication in partnership with business areas across the agency.
An experienced all-rounder, the Senior Communications Advisor thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a flexible, hands-on approach to delivering best-practice communication across digital and traditional channels. This role promotes the diverse initiatives, projects and programs of Green Adelaide through engaging, audience-focused content and campaigns.
The role supports the Green Adelaide Board, refer Green Adelaide.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract:  Temporary Backfill Contract up to 30 March 2027

Desirable Qualifications: An appropriate degree/qualification in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a related discipline is desirable.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies .
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• This role has been identified as a Position of Trust. You will be required to provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to being employed, which is required to be renewed every three years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• May be required to work outside of the normal hours of work.
• A current class "C" driver's license and willingness to drive.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months.

Remuneration: ASO6 ($102,171 min - $108,071 max) p.a. 

Enquiries to:

Amy Park, Team Leader, Communications
Amy.Park@sa.gov.au
0419 815 567

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 21/07/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 P48130 Senior Communications Advisor - RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.