Public Information Communications Officer
SA - Adelaide
Temporary
Job description
Your new company
This is an opportunity to join a large public sector department during a critical period of activity. Working within a high-performing team, you will play a key role in supporting public information and communications responses during incidents, emergencies and high-profile issues. This fast-paced environment requires a communications professional who remains calm under pressure and can deliver timely, accurate and audience-focused information when it matters most.
Your new role
As a Public Information Communications Officer, you will support the delivery of strategic and operational communications relating to incidents, emerging issues and major events. Acting as a bridge between communications coordination and media response functions, you will develop clear public messaging, prepare communication materials, monitor media and community sentiment, and provide advice to internal stakeholders.
You will assist with media responses, prepare content across multiple communication channels, coordinate approvals, support stakeholder engagement activities and contribute to incident response communications planning. The role requires strong judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in communications, media, public relations or stakeholder engagement ideally in a Government setting
- Strong writing skills with the ability to develop clear public information
- Experience preparing media materials, communication assets and briefings
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Experience responding to sensitive or complex issues and enquiries
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations or a related discipline are desirable
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful public communication outcomes while gaining valuable experience within a complex and high-profile environment. You will join a collaborative team, work on important issues affecting the community and develop your skills across both media and communications functions.
Temporary and Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online timesheet submission and approval
- No hidden fees or costs for our services
- Regular contact with your consultant throughout the duration of your assignment
Your Marketing and Communications expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sonia Diestel-Feddersen or Georgia Galloway on 8231 3688 or
If this position isn’t quite right, however you are immediately available seeking temporary work in the areas of: Marketing, Communications, Events, Video Production, Graphic Design, Digital, Content Creation, Web Content Writing or Media Relations please feel free to get in touch to register for temporary work.
Hays is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages our clients in their planning and promoting around diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Hays recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our clients in delivering a diverse workforce.
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