Community Legal WA (CLWA) is the peak body for Western Australian community legal services. CLWA is staffed by a small, dedicated team who supports the community legal sector through communications, services, and advocacy.

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Lead to develop, lead, and implement the communications area of our organisation. This diverse role operates across all of CLWA’s communications, with a focus on communications strategy, media, messaging, campaigns, publications and content.

Reporting to the CEO and working alongside the Policy & Advocacy Manager and the Manager of Collective Capability & Business Development, the position would suit a media and communications professional who is seeking a rewarding part-time role in a not-for-profit organisation.

Key Duties

Leadership:

• Lead all aspects of the communications program: support and coordinate team contributions, coordinate strategic alignment with other initiatives, and lead and deliver communications initiatives and projects across CLWA.
• Supervise the communications tasks of the Events, Communications & Administration Officer and supervise interns and media consultants as required.
• Proactively develop effective relationships and cross team collaboration with the CEO, CLWA team, member CLS and other stakeholders to enable effective input into communications.

Strategic Communications:

• Lead, develop, implement and review CLWAs internal and external communications strategy to drive improved visibility, influence and profile.
• Lead the development of CLWA messaging.
• Develop and deliver a media strategy to achieve traditional media coverage.
• Develop social media strategy and deliver or oversee social media activity and outcomes.
• Develop campaigns for CLWA’s advocacy priorities, working in collaboration with the Policy and Advocacy Manager.
• Support communications needs across the organisation.
• Create and manage content for publications, digital platforms, newsletters and campaigns.
• Manage technical communications including website and communications platforms.
• Prepare the annual report and assist in the preparation of research/project reports and other publications.
• Continually review analytics and reporting to drive increased impact.
• Develop or oversee the development of graphic design content such as graphical representation of complex information.
• Provide support to CLWA staff to enable effective input into communications.

Engagement and Influence:

• Develop and deliver CLWA events as required.
• Work closely with the team to develop, implement and support mechanisms to carry out and enhance stakeholder communications and engagement.
• Publicly represent CLWA as required.

Other Duties:

• Undertake own administrative tasks.
• Identify and undertake personal and professional development activities aimed at improving capacity to fulfil the role effectively and sustainably.
• Actively contribute to CLWA meetings and supporting CLWA stakeholder engagement activities including events. 
• Contribute to other CLWA, state and national activities as required.
• Support the operations of a small team.
• Other duties as required.

Key Selection Criteria

• A minimum of five years’ experience in journalism or communications with demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic communications.
• A track record in pitching and gaining media coverage.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to distil complex information into accessible content, write copy for short and long form communications and publications for social media and other channels.
• Demonstrated campaign experience developing effective strategic advocacy campaigns.
• Digital competency including using Microsoft 365, websites, social media, CRMs and bulk email software.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively, influence and negotiate effectively, engage stakeholders and gain their buy-in.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating events, including event concept and design, managing logistics and engaging stakeholders;
• Experience in managing the operational requirements of programs, projects, or teams.
• Strong time management and task prioritisation skills and comfort with a changing environment, goals and priorities.
• Networks in media, politics, government, or the community sector.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Experience in social justice campaigns or communications is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Knowledge of social justice and human rights issues relevant to CLS;
• High level of drive, initiative and integrity.
• A proactive and creative approach to identifying opportunities, problems, and solutions.

Employment Details

• Hours: 0.6 FTE (45 hours per fortnight).
• Salary: Social and Community Services Industry (Western Australian) Interim Award (SACS Award) Level 6-7 depending on experience.
• Contract Type: Fixed term to 14 December 2027
• Benefits: PBI Salary Packaging, flexible working conditions (up to 50% hybrid WFH), and generous personal and annual leave provisions.

How to Apply

To apply, please click "Apply Now" and submit a copy of your resume and a letter or statement explaining how your skills meet the selection criteria in no more than 2 pages. 

Shortlisting will commence before the closing date. 

A position description is attached.