ABOUT US

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) is a multi-disciplinary Community Legal Centre providing services for all women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices based in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.

At CAWLS we are committed to providing holistic, culturally safe, trauma informed wrap-around services, achieving excellent outcomes for our clients through law reform, legal advice and representation, client support, financial counselling, community legal education and outreach. Our staff are motivated, dedicated and ensure we provide quality service to all clients and stakeholders.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This dynamic role is centred on creating, leading, and delivering strategic and operational communications externally. The Communications and Media Officer works with the Management team to achieve CAWLS strategic plan, driving and delivering communications priorities, engaging media, and providing communications expertise to strategic advocacy/policy projects and CLE/law reform campaigns.

The role requires enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in addition to working well with others. An eye for detail and the capacity to work in a busy environment, meet strict deadlines, prioritise work and maintain quality standards are also essential.

Now is a critical time for gender equality, and this is an incredible opportunity to join an organisation that is at the forefront of advocating for change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• As part of a team, develop a communications strategy and implementation plan designed to enhance CAWLS service delivery in Central Australia, the Barkly and remote communities.
• Maintain and develop CAWLS website and online presence including management and development of social media channels and content.
• Develop internal project reports, briefs and newsletters with consistent branding to enhance the public reputation of the organisation.
• Provide communications advice and support to the management team.
• Develop media releases and media and communications plans with respect to discrete projects.
• Production of written community legal education resources in collaboration with the legal team.
• In collaboration with the Sisters in Law team, develop and implement a strategy to maximise reach and impact of CAWLS podcast program.
• The position is based in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. * Some travel may be required from time to time

For more information contact Alice de Brenni, Operations Manager, on 8952 4055 or [email protected], using the subject line: Communication & Digital Media Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, authorised by s35 of the NT Anti-Discrimination Act and Division 4 (s30, ss1 & ss2a,c,g,e,& h) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.