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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate Communications – Media
• Salary: $112,163 to $121,246 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

• The Principal Media Adviser is a key leader of the SA Health Media Unit, responsible for protecting and promoting the reputation and services of SA Health. Your work will result in collectively contributing to improving confidence in the public health system and the public taking an active role in their health and wellbeing.
• The SA Health Media Unit coordinates all media responses, interviews and press conferences for the statewide public health system including the Department for Health and Wellbeing, local health networks, the Rural Support Service and shared services including Breast Screen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging and SA Pathology.
• Working in a fast-paced environment as part of a supportive team, our Principal Media Adviser is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategic media and communication services for the Department for Health and Wellbeing and the wider public health system. 
• This involves leading the research, development and implementation of media strategies, responses and crisis communications, working collaboratively with the Media Manager and senior SA Health leaders on a broad range of plans, programs, campaigns and services.
• The role also coordinates the effective day-to-day operational management and leadership of a small team of Media Advisers.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 936588

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).
• A DHS ‘Working With Children Check’ (WWCC) is required for this position.

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, media, arts, government or similar field from an Australian Institution, or comparable overseas qualification/experience.
• Proven ability to write to a range of audiences with an emphasis on detail, accuracy and plain English, and to apply highly developed liaison, negotiation and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability and judgement in providing strategic solutions to complex media issues.
• High level of demonstrated experience in media and communications, and proven experience in journalism, public relations or media liaison.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary internal and external media and communication approaches, stakeholder relations and the principles of effective communication.

Please refer to pages 3–6 of the role description for further details on the essential minimum requirements.

Enquiries

Clare Swanson
Senior Project Officer
Phone: 08226 2457
E-mail: Clare.Swanson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 13 April 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 936588 - Principal Media Adviser - Corporate Communications - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines