• Full-time
• Canberra / Flexible Home-based
• $102,900 pa + super + salary packaging

About AIPA

The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) is the national body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists, advocating for culturally safe mental health care and supporting our members across the country.

We are seeking a skilled Communications Manager to join our small, passionate team. This new role will lead our strategic communications, manage our social media channels, oversee the redesign of our website, design engaging collateral, and promote AIPA’s work to a broad audience.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in strategic communications, content creation, and social media management
• Strong writing, editing, and design skills
• The ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and website CMS platforms

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Communications experience in a NGO or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health, suicide prevention, and/or social and emotional wellbeing

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic communications in a professional environment.
2. Strong skills in writing, editing, and producing engaging content for multiple platforms (digital, social media, and print).
3. Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
4. Proficiency in using design and publishing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and managing website content management systems.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a communications role within a non-government organisation (NGO).
• Experience working with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health, suicide prevention, and/or social and emotional wellbeing.

Suitably qualified and experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about AIPA or the role please visit www.aipa.asn.au or email [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Manager - Canberra / Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply

Submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) addressing the key selection criteria via the "Apply Now" button.

A position description is attached.