Details
The Communications Coordinator reports to the Strategic Communications Manager working within the Marketing and Communications business unit at Defence SA. Defence SA includes the South Australian Space Industry Centre, Veterans SA and the Defence Innovation Partnership.
The Communications Coordinator will have a primary responsibility for the planning and delivery of communication activities across media, web, print, social media and marketing collateral for the Veterans SA portfolio and will also contribute to communications activities for Defence SA, the South Australian Space Industry Centre and the Defence Innovation Partnership.
Special Conditions:
- Some out-of-hours work may be required.
- A current Class C (Car) Drivers’ Licence is highly desirable.
- A flexible approach to taking annual leave is required.
- Interstate and international travel may be required for specific events.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Significant experience in writing content for web, print and social media.
- Significant experience in writing speeches for senior executives.
- Significant experience as a working journalist or as a communications/ media professional.
- Understanding of the media, what makes news and how to write effectively for the media.
- Significant experience in developing and implementing effective communication plans.
- Significant experience in content creation for various mediums across a wide range of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability in analysing and evaluating communication activities to identify opportunities for improvement and develop plans to implement change.
- Experience in supporting marketing campaigns involving advertising, public relations, website, and digital activity.
- Significant level of knowledge in contemporary digital communication practices and principles.
- Demonstrated ability in providing strategic advice on digital communication activities.
Application Guidelines:
All applications must be submitted online via defencesa.com/careers.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria in the specific technical knowledge, experience and skills in the job and person specification. Applicants must submit a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.
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, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups.
