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Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA

• Salary: ASO4 - $76,561 - $80,256 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Adelaide, SA 5000
• Full Time, Permanent Role 

About the role

Join SA Pathology as a Communications Officer and play a key role in shaping how we connect, inform and engage with our people and community. Reporting to the Manager Communication and Engagement, you will take a proactive and positive approach to developing clear, engaging communication products across a variety of platforms. Using your strong writing and storytelling skills, you will research, develop and deliver informative and compelling content that supports SA Pathology’s reputation as a trusted leader in health services.

In this role, you will contribute to stronger staff engagement by delivering the organisation’s weekly staff newsletter, The Pulse, while also designing and developing brand collateral including active PDFs, patient and GP information sheets, and training guides. You will support digital communication through SharePoint intranet updates and website content via SA Pathology’s CMS, working closely with the Manager Communication and Engagement and the Digital Communication Officer to create content, imagery and graphics that strengthen SA Pathology’s digital presence. With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure all messaging is consistent, engaging and aligned with the organisation’s high standards.

About You

You are a motivated communications professional who enjoys creating clear, engaging content that connects with diverse audiences. With strong writing skills and a collaborative approach, you thrive in fast-paced environments and are confident working across digital platforms to deliver high-quality communication outcomes.

• Relevant qualifications and expertise – You hold a qualification in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field, with strong knowledge of effective communication principles and an understanding of government communication protocols.

• Strong content development skills – You have proven experience researching, writing and producing a range of communications collateral, and are proficient in tools such as Adobe InDesign and digital content platforms.

• Collaborative and adaptable – You work effectively within team environments, build strong stakeholder relationships and can manage competing priorities while meeting tight timeframes.

• Excellent communication and professional values – You communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of audiences and demonstrate a strong commitment to respect, accountability, integrity, quality and continuous improvement.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 932596

Enquiries to:

Name: Sara Tennant

Telephone: 0416 070 492

Email: sara.tennant2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday, 5^th April 2026

Attachments

 932596 RD AS04 Communications Officer.pdf

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