Public Information And Governance Officer

The SA State Emergency Service (SES) is a highly trained, responsive, and effective emergency service agency with a key role in ensuring the safety of all South Australians.

An exciting opportunity exists within the SES Communications Team for an experienced and engaging Public Information and Governance Officer.

As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for leading the public information capability, including communications and social media strategies, policies and procedures, systems and processes, frameworks, guidelines and projects. You will work closely with and provide high level advice to the Manager Corporate Services, senior management and a range of stakeholders, including government agencies. You will represent the SA SES at whole of government emergency planning and public information forums and relevant AFAC working groups.

You will need broad and expert knowledge of public information and communications related government protocols and guidelines with the ability to develop, establish and process communication and public information policies. Previous experience working in public information / communications during emergencies and an understanding of AIIMS principles and processes is a requirement of this role. You will be the main reference point and key liaison for SA SES public information communications.

The person we seek will ideally have the following desirable attributes :

• Relevant qualifications in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field
• Extensive experience in a communications and / or emergency management environment.
• Experience in managing projects in a public affairs or communications unit.
• Experience in and the demonstrated understanding of issues related to communications in a volunteer-based and emergency services-based environment.
• Experience in coordinating and delivering training programs.
• Experience working in one or more of the following disciplines : emergency communications, corporate communications, public relations, emergency management, digital media, public information, or related fields.
• Selection Criteria

Applicants are required to address the criteria from the Application Guidelines.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing communications strategies, specifically in a public information context.
• High level of interpersonal skills including oral and written communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience relating to the maintenance of social media channels.
• Remuneration

ASO6

98,478 - $104,165

• Special Conditions
• Enquiries

Rachel Rowett

Manager Corporate Services

Ph : (08) 8115 3800

• Application Instructions

Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.

Applications must be submitted online.

• The South Australian State Emergency Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect._
• Applications close
• 03 / 12 / 2024 11 : 45 PM