Communications Officer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 856505
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community. 

The Corporate Communications team within the Public Affairs division helps keep our workforce informed, connected and engaged through clear, timely and effective communications that support departmental priorities and culture.

As a Communications Officer, you’ll develop engaging content and communication activities across a range of projects and channels. We’re seeking a proactive communicator with strong writing and editing skills, sound judgement and a keen eye for detail, who can juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines and build positive relationships. 

Educational Qualifications / Licences 

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or a related field, or equivalent industry experience, is desirable.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

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  A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.

• Some out of hours and weekend work may be required

Tenure of Vacancy

Temporary appointment up to twelve (12) months.

Remuneration

ASO4 - $82,212 to $86,180 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries

Sarah ColleyManager Corporate CommunicationsTelephone: 0403 158 ***Email: ************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement.

Our Commitment 

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia. 

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our Department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody. 

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.

Role Statement Communications Officer ASO4

Applications close: 14/09/2026 7:30 PM

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.