South Australia Police

Senior Media and Partnerships Officer

Posted: 2 hours ago

Job Description

South Australia PoliceJob reference: 710015Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to EveryoneOngoing, full-time vacancyThe Media and Marketing Section (MMS) sits within the Governance and Capability Service. The Governance and Capability Service contributes to SAPOL’s Vision, Goals and Objectives by providing a unified executive and policy support function to the Commissioner of Police and supporting effective engagement between SAPOL and the community. The Governance and Capability Service is responsible for the organisation’s strategic focus on critical aspects of service delivery and accountability to ensure the return on expenditure of public funds is justified. SAPOL is an organisation with a proud history and an exciting vision for the future.The Media and Marketing Section (MMS) has the responsibility for providing timely and accurate information to the media and community relative to SAPOL's operations (including road safety) and issues affecting community safety.The Senior Media and Partnerships Officer is responsible for:The development and implementation of road safety media and communications strategies designed to support the government's road safety programs. Act as a link between SAPOL and The Advertising and Insights Hub to source relevant road safety content, manage approvals and briefing papers as well as budget tracking. Contributing to public information campaigns by coordinating stakeholders, ensuring relevant approvals, compliance, collaboration, content amplification, performance monitoring and structured reporting to achieve strategic objectives. Promoting road safety programs, services and objectives through developing media opportunities, as well as effective internal communications, utilising a range of communication mechanisms and channels. Special ConditionsThe incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage program.SalaryASO6 - $98,478 - $104,165 per annum.EnquiriesAlison Martin08 7322 3851Alison.Martin@police.sa.gov.auApplication InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document, a current resume and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.South Australia Police is dedicated to strengthening trust and collaboration with First Nations communities in South Australia as we shape a culturally responsive and inclusive workplace for First Nations employees.Our vision is to create safer communities by strengthening the bonds of mutual respect, understanding, and partnerships between police and First Nations peoples. By deepening our appreciation and understanding of First Nations cultures and acknowledging the past, we are committed to focusing on the present and moving forward together into the future.To strengthen our workforce, South Australia Police encourage applications from First Nations peoples.South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.People with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.Applications close: 08/12/2025 5:00 PMFlexibility StatementThe 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.

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