Media and Content Officer
Location: Adeliade, SA
Contract: 3-month labour hire
Salary: $65 per hour, plus super

Are you a strong writer with government experience and a sharp understanding of the media landscape? An opportunity is now available for a confident, proactive Media and Content Officer to join a high-performing government communications team.

In this role, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of strategic media and content activities across a range of platforms, while contributing to broader communications initiatives. You’ll bring a solid understanding of government processes, media engagement and content development, and will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement media and content strategies aligned to the agency’s objectives
• Write and edit high-quality communications including media releases, speeches, web stories, key messaging and internal updates
• Collaborate with internal teams, government stakeholders, media and industry contacts to coordinate effective communication
• Manage and update digital content across websites, social media and e-newsletters in partnership with digital communications colleagues
• Support media engagement by responding to enquiries, preparing briefings and identifying proactive media opportunities
• Produce a range of collateral including brochures, signage, advertising materials and stakeholder communications
• Provide strategic communications advice to staff and contribute to broader campaigns and cross-agency initiatives

About You
You are a confident and capable media communications professional with:
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience developing content across multiple formats and audiences
• A strong background in government communications, with a solid understanding of public sector and ministerial protocols
• Demonstrated media experience – including writing media releases, preparing talking points, and working with media advisors
• Experience planning and delivering strategic content and communications activities
• Knowledge of digital communication best practice, including content creation for web and social platforms
• Strong attention to detail, effective time management and the ability to balance multiple priorities
• A collaborative approach and ability to build trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders

Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism or a related discipline are required. This is a rare opportunity to join a future-focused government agency where your work will contribute to shaping South Australia's growth industries. If you're media-savvy, government-experienced and a confident content creator – we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please submit your application by hitting "apply now" at the bottom of this ad. For any questions, please reach out to Alicia King on [email protected]. We will not be accepting application via email at this time.

For all Australian based contract and temporary roles, please note the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading.