• Location: Remote / Australia wide
• Negotiable up to 37.5 Hours per week
• 12-month contract with opportunity to extend
• Reporting to Executive Director
• This is not an Identified Position, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraging to apply for this position

ABOUT FIRESTICKS ALLIANCE

The Firesticks Alliance is an Indigenous not for profit organisation that provides leadership, advocacy and action to protect, conserve and enhance cultural and natural values of people and Country through cultural fire and land management practices. Firesticks values and respects country, local knowledge, protocols of Elders and ancestors and are committed to providing a supportive Indigenous led network that fosters a community of practice to maintain and share Cultural fire knowledge and practice on Country.

The Firesticks Alliance partners with diverse communities, landholders, agencies and institutions across the continent. Together Firesticks is identifying pathways to apply cultural fire to landscape, to help heal and care for Country and empowering communities through mentorship and shared understandings that are improving fire management in Australia.

At Firesticks, our purpose is to empower the community in supporting the recognition and revitalisation of Cultural fire through the sharing of knowledge and practice across Australia.

Firesticks empowers Indigenous leadership, advocacy and action to protect, conserve and enhance cultural fire and land management practices. We apply our methodology showing our connection to Culture, Community and Country.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for all internal and external communication and to represent Firesticks appropriately in the wider community.

ABOUT YOU

The best fit for this role is somebody who:

• is solutions focused
• has an analytical mind and ability to think critically
• has superior time management and organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• has exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills
• has the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• is a good public speaker and experienced at engaging with media
• is professional in their ability to participate in high level collaboration with government, business and the community
• has a proven knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices
• has proficient public speaking abilities

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for all internal and external communications.

Marketing, Communications, and Relationships

• Create effective communication strategies for Firesticks that captures Firesticks vision and values
• Coordinate external and internal communications flow in the form of newsletters, memorandums, articles and social media platforms
• Communicate with external and internal stakeholders to develop effective communication methods and build long term relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Plan events, seminars and press conferences to promote the vision of Firesticks
• To work closely with Firesticks Team's ensure regular and timely communications are distributed
• Manage any media enquiries and escalate any matters to the Shared Services Manager as needed
• Collaborate with the broader Firesticks team when developing any communication content as required
• Work with the Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator to ensure that all communications activity is timely, relevant and reflective of the Firesticks brand, culture and values
• Knowledge of website content management system

Reporting

• Strategically plan and distribute communications to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist the staff in areas communication & media

TIME COMMITMENT

This is a negotiable employment contract, we will consider flexible working arrangement up to 37.5 hrs per week with a duration of 12 months with a view of extending, commencing ASAP. To successfully fulfil the job requirements, the successful candidate will be sometimes required to travel within Australia and work outside normal work hours.

LOCATION

This is a remote based opportunity, we will consider applicants who are located in all across Australia.

COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION, HIGHLY REWARDING WORK

This role is negotiable subject to hours agreed. If you wish to discuss remuneration please send an enquire to [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Co-Ordinator - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.