ABOUT ABSEC

AbSec – NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation, is the peak organisation for Aboriginal children, young people and families in NSW. We provide an Aboriginal perspective on child protection and out-of-home care policy to the NSW Government and support Aboriginal-led organisations deliver effective services for Aboriginal children, young people and families. We are a not-for-profit, incorporated community organisation, governed by an all-Aboriginal board.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Communications and Advocacy Officer, you will play a key role in advancing AbSec’s advocacy priorities through clear, compelling and culturally grounded communications.

Working closely with the Manager, Communications and Memberships, the Policy and Advocacy team, and the broader Communications and Memberships team, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of advocacy campaigns, sector engagement activities and day-to-day communications that amplify AbSec’s policy positions and sector leadership.

This role contributes to a coordinated and integrated communications approach across AbSec, ensuring advocacy messaging is consistent, strategic and aligned with organisational priorities, values and brand. You will develop and deliver content across digital, media and sector-facing channels to influence key stakeholders and decision-makers, while supporting internal teams with communications and advocacy needs as required.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver advocacy and communications campaigns aligned with AbSec’s strategic and policy priorities.
• Support the development and delivery of strategic advocacy messaging across AbSec’s core activities and campaigns.
• Write high-quality content including media releases, statements, policy explainers, campaign communications, sector updates and briefings.
• Create and manage content across digital channels, including website updates, newsletters and social media copy.
• Coordinate media enquiries, case studies, PR opportunities and story development in collaboration with the communications team.
• Work across digital platforms and tools including social media, website content management and media monitoring systems.
• Maintain content calendars, campaign trackers, timelines and approval processes to support effective delivery.
• Prepare briefing materials, stakeholder updates and supporting communications resources.
• Ensure all communications are culturally grounded, accurate and aligned with AbSec’s purpose, values and brand.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support ad hoc communications, advocacy and marketing activities, including events and sector engagement initiatives.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged. 

Benefits

• Full-time 35-hour week based in Redfern
• Salary: SCHADS Level 6 plus superannuation (not-for-profit salary packaging available)
• Hybrid work arrangement in a supportive and friendly work environment 

How to apply

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• Address all selection criteria outlined in the position description, demonstrating your skills and experience to secure an interview.  
• Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and a current resume (not more than 5 pages).
• Note: if applicants do not address the selection criteria, the application will not be considered for an interview.
• Applications for this role will be assessed as they are received.

A position description is attached.