Media and Communications Lead

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 860117
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why DHUD:

Housing is one of South Australia’s biggest priorities and DHUD is where you can do work that genuinely matters.

• Real impact: Help communicate housing delivery, planning outcomes, infrastructure and government-led developments.
• Variety and pace: Work across big, visible projects with diverse stakeholders and competing priorities.
• A team that backs good work: Join Media and Communications and help shape clear, trusted messages for the community.

The opportunity:
You’ll lead the delivery of media and communications activities that support DHUD’s priorities across housing, planning and urban development. This is a hands-on role for someone who can set direction, bring people with them and deliver clear, high-quality outcomes at pace across media, speeches, online content, internal and external communications, campaigns and stakeholder management.

You will:

• Develop and deliver proactive and reactive media and communications activities.
• Prepare speeches, talking points, media materials, briefings, online content and internal communications.
• Provide practical advice on issues, opportunities and stakeholder communication.
• Build strong relationships across DHUD, Ministerial offices, government, media and industry.
• Coordinate communications projects and campaigns to a high standard, on time and within budget.

About you:
You’re a sharp, calm and practical communications professional who can find the key message, shape the approach and deliver under pressure. You turn complex policy and programs into clear, compelling communication, and you’re confident working with senior leaders, media advisers, stakeholders and suppliers.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience developing proactive and reactive media, communications and public relations activities that support strategic priorities.
• Strong writing, editing and content skills, including speeches, talking points, media materials, online content, briefings and strategic communications.
• Sound judgement, discretion and confidence providing advice in sensitive, fast-moving environments.
• The ability to build productive relationships across government, Ministerial offices, industry, media and internal teams.
• Experience coordinating communications projects and campaigns to a high standard, on time and within budget.

What you need to know:

This is a full-time ongoing ASO6 role based in Adelaide, reporting to the Head of Communications. You’ll be required to obtain a National Police Check before employment, with renewal required every three years. Please refer to the role description for all special conditions.

Perks and benefits:

• Leave entitlements, including recreation, personal leave, long service leave, retention leave, paid parental leave, family and domestic violence leave, special leave and cultural leave.
• Purchased annual leave options.
• Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• An inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Remuneration:

ASO6– $105,747 min – $111,854 max plus superannuation.

Enquiries:
For all confidential enquiries, please contact Nora Liambis at nora.liambis2@sa.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Ready to apply?

Click Apply to submit your application. Please provide your resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role. All applications must be submitted online.

All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector’ form.

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Applications close: 09/10/2026 12:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 - Media and Comms Lead Role Statement DHUD.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf

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