Job Description
Department for Education
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Job reference: ******
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Location: **** - ADELAIDE
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Job status: Long Term Contract
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Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only
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Why work with us
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Every child and young person deserves a great education.
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We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
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Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
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When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
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About The Role
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The Strategic Communications Lead oversees the delivery of communications, campaigns and services to assist the Department for Education, and the state government to meet strategic objectives.
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This position provides strategic communications advice and support, working autonomously and collaboratively with subject matter experts and executives. Day-to-day, the role develops and delivers strategic communications plans, marketing campaigns, content and materials for a range of internal and external channels.
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The Strategic Communications Lead works within a broader team that provides communications, media and online services for the department. The incumbent will demonstrate a high level of political nous, flexibility and resilience, responding to diverse audiences and constantly changing priorities.
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Qualifications
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Essential: NIL
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Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing,



public relations or related discipline and/or relevant experience in these areas.
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Special conditions
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The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
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The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
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For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
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Remuneration
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ASO7 $116,089 - $125,490 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
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Enquiries
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Enquiries can be directed via email to: [email protected]
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Additional Note
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This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
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Applications close
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28/08/2026 11:30 PM
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Attachments
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ASO7 - Strategic Communications Lead - Strategy and Performance - Aug **** (2).pdf
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Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
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How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
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VL233 Pre-employment
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Flexibility Statement
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The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
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📌 Aso7 - Strategic Communications Lead (South Australia)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 South Australia