MARKETING OFFICER

Job type

Fixed term

Contract
 
Location
Adelaide SA 5000
 
Full job description
Defence SA
Job reference: 829766
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to play a key role in promoting the career opportunities available within South Australia’s thriving defence and space industries. More than 11,000 defence industry workers will be required to deliver major Defence projects in South Australia in the 2040s and Defence SA is playing a leading role in ensuring the state tackles the challenge.

The joint State and Commonwealth South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Taskforce Report was released in November 2026 detailing targeted initiatives that directly support attracting, skilling and developing the defence industry workforce in South Australia.

This full-time role will work within Defence SA’s Corporate Affairs and Government Relations team primarily supporting the implementation of a defence industry workforce and skills strategic communications and outreach plan. This will involve event coordination, PR, communications, marketing activities including campaigns, market research and stakeholder engagement within a cross-functional team to support Defence SA and its associated business portfolios.

About Us

Defence SA is a key economic development agency within the South Australian Government focussed on defence and space industry development. Defence SA includes the South Australian Space Industry Centre, Veterans SA and the Defence Innovation Partnership. Collectively, the agency advocates and supports the defence and space industries and veterans within South Australia.

Benefits

Defence SA is a small and agile agency which provides employees with challenging and rewarding work and great opportunities for learning and development and flexibility.

Role Purpose/Context:

The Marketing Officer works within the Corporate Affairs and Government Relations team at Defence SA. The Marketing Officer role has been created in alignment with the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Taskforce Report. The role is primarily responsible for the implementation of a defence industry workforce and skills strategic communications and outreach plan.

Underpinned by audience segmentation, the plan will deliver messaging and a synchronised schedule of communication and outreach opportunities, including an advertising campaign and career showcase series demonstrating the diverse workforce currently in the defence and space sectors.

The role will deliver and coordinate broader agency projects within the Corporate Affairs and Government Relations team on an as needs basis as capacity allows across marketing, communications and events.

Key selection criteria:

Knowledge of marketing and communication principles.
Knowledge of event coordination principles.
Experience in developing marketing and communication plans.
Experience in event coordination.
Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Experience in drafting written communication including publications, speeches, media releases, social media and website content.
Experience in the planning and delivery of multifaceted marketing campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to pro-actively engage with required stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects within deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to and adapt to changes within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Our Commitment to Diversity

The South Australian Government is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups.

Special Conditions

This is a contract / term vacancy of up to 2 years. The incumbent is required to enter into a performance agreement. Work outside of normal hours may be required and the position may require interstate travel involving overnight absences.

Desirable Qualifications

Qualifications in marketing and communications.
Marketing and communications related workplace experience.
Understanding of the defence sector in South Australia.
Understanding of Government communication protocols and practices.
Enquiries

Phone: Jessica Hernandez, Director Marketing and Communications, 0407 617 525

Email: DefenceSA.Enquiries@defencesa.com

Application requirements

All applications must be submitted online via www.defencesa.com/careers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a Covering Letter (no more than two pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria and the experience and skills listed in the role description. Applicants must include the contact information of at least two referees with one being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.


Applications close: 28/01/2026 09:00 AM