Senior Communications Officer

• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 6, Pay Point 1 $115,339.12 pa
• Full time, ongoing
• Use your storytelling and strategic communications skills to help amplify the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

About the Role

Djirra is looking for a Senior Communications Officer to develop, coordinate and deliver high quality strategic communications that support our organisational priorities, advocacy and public profile.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Strategic Communications, you’ll prepare clear, accurate, culturally safe and audience specific communications for staff, media, government, sector partners, funders and community stakeholders.

This is a hands on role for an experienced communications professional who can manage competing priorities, bring cultural awareness and sound judgement to every piece of content they produce — from executive briefings to social media posts.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development, coordination and delivery of communications plans that advance Djirra’s strategic priorities, advocacy, fundraising, partnerships, events and stakeholder engagement
• Write high quality content across platforms and audiences, including stakeholder updates, executive messages, briefings, web and EDM content, social media, presentations, talking points and campaign materials
• Provide expert support for external stakeholder communications with government, funders, sector partners and community stakeholders
• Assist with proactive and reactive media engagement, managing reputational risk and consistent messaging
• Lead the implementation of Djirra’s Internal Communications Plan, keeping staff informed and engaged through newsletters, intranet content, FAQs and updates
• Plan, draft, schedule, monitor, moderate and report on social media content and campaigns
• Manage Djirra’s website and EDM platforms (WordPress and Mailchimp), producing and publishing content directly
• Deliver cross channel campaigns across website, EDM, social media, print and internal channels
• Maintain a forward communications calendar and monitor emerging issues and deadlines
• Assess and report on communications impact using analytics, engagement data and stakeholder feedback
• Coordinate production and distribution of materials with external suppliers, in collaboration with the Community Engagement team
• Champion Djirra’s brand integrity and consistent messaging across the organisation

Who You Are

• You have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, including the impacts of family violence on Aboriginal women, and can apply this with sound cultural judgement in a senior communications context
• You communicate sensitively, respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal community members, staff, leaders, government and sector partners
• You bring substantial experience developing and delivering high quality communications in complex organisational, policy, advocacy or community services settings
• You have high level writing, editing and quality assurance skills, with the ability to produce accurate, accessible materials fit for senior review and external audiences
• You can turn complex information into clear messages, narratives and briefing content for diverse audiences
• You have experience managing multi-channel communications — digital, website, EDM, social media, print and internal — often without dedicated team support
• You’re a strong project manager, able to juggle competing priorities and deliver accurate work to tight timeframes
• You’re confident advising managers and staff on audience, tone, timing, approvals, risk and channel selection
• You’re skilled across publishing, design, word processing and presentation tools, with experience in WordPress, Mailchimp and social media management platforms; Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Employment Hero website for this job listing (via the application link). Please do not hesitate to contact People and Learning at [email protected] for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.

To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.

Requirements 

Essential

• A Victorian Employees Working with Children’s Check card or willing to obtain one
• Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expense

Desirable

• A degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing would be highly regarded. Working history in this area is highly favourable.
• Graphic design, photography and video editing skills 

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
• Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
• Collaborative and inclusive team
• Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
• Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
• Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff 

Please note this role may close prior to the advertised closing date (if applicable) if a suitable applicant is identified, or if we receive a high volume of quality applicants. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.