• District allowance, rent & utilities subsidies, salary sacrifice
• Generous salary package
• 8 weeks annual leave

New Opportunities!

The Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation (KAC) is a relatively new Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC), which is currently expanding its workforce to accommodate new and exciting roles to support the Kariyarra People in managing their native title rights and interests. These roles will give great opportunities to those who wish to embrace regional opportunities and help make a difference to the lives of the Kariyarra People.

Living and working in the Hedland area will allow you to engage with the Kariyarra Traditional Owners and to be part of a rich cultural life. Local beaches and recreational activities create a unique lifestyle and family life that one can not find in a city environment.

About the Kariyarra People

The Kariyarra People mainly live in the towns of Port and South Hedland, as well as neighbouring towns and communities in the Pilbara and Kimberley region including Roebourne, Karratha and Broome in the north-west of Western Australia. Kariyarra country is bound by Ngarla country to the northeast, Nyamal to the east, Palyku to the southeast, Banjima to the south and Ngarluma to the west.

The KAC is the PBC which holds native title in trust for the Kariyarra People, who are the native title holders of the land and waters covering approximately 17,354 sq km of Australia.

The Kariyarra Determination Area is home to places of special significance to the Kariyarra People, including ceremonial and mythological sites, petroglyphs, archaeological and historic sites of significance as well as other topographic features including permanent pools, major river and estuarine systems such as the Yule and Turner Rivers and natural resources.

The Role

The primary objective of this role is to establish and maintain communication with all members, stakeholders and community. Manage the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all KAC communications (external and internal) in consultation with the CEO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES, GOALS OR OBJECTIVES

General Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor KACs communications strategy and work plan in consultation with the CEO.
• Identifying and managing complex issues, developing appropriate communication strategies to mitigate and manage.
• Participate in KAC events and activities to foster good relationships with Kariyarra people and the community and to facilitate positive communications for the Corporation.
• Seek cultural guidance from Kariyarra people if required.
• Developing and fostering relationships with members, Community and stakeholders for positive engagement.
• Keeping members and the Kariyarra community informed of the Corporations’ activities, events, career opportunities and strategies.
• Produce member bulletins in easy to read format that can be distributed throughout different platforms as well as printed and mailed to members for distribution quarterly.
• Maintaining effective relationships with senior staff to develop high-quality and coordinated internal and external communications content and activities, ensuring synchronicity of messaging.
• Remaining abreast of best practice internal and external communication approaches and amending strategies and implementation accordingly.
• Management of KAC digital and media assets.
• Work within KACs policies and practice.
• Project management of communication initiatives, KAC events, internal and external stakeholder project communications and positive relationship management.
• General admin work as required and directed.
• Managing an effective internal communications program that contributes to an informed and engaged workforce.

Communication:

• Develop and pitch proactive communication opportunities externally and internally in consultation with the CEO.
• Undertake the production of KACs communication materials including Newsletter, brochures, annual report, and promotional material. This includes sourcing stories of Kariyarra people and the Corporation for the newsletter. Compiling notes for stories, taking photos, and content for newsletter stories.
• Identifying and managing key communications channels and overseeing and measuring their effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain KACs style guide;
• Contribute to the development and delivery of communication strategies for events, forums, and distribution policies;
• Provide/obtain Cultural Guidance on communication content and photos and represent all Kariyarra people equally.
• Liaison with the Media under the direction of the CEO and the Board.

Online:

• Responsible for maintenance of KAC’s website, including reviewing content and messaging and updating as required
• Develop, implement, and evaluate social media strategy including FB and LinkedIn in consultation with the CEO.
• Provide content and input for regular social media posts.
• Work with the Human Resource Consultant to update the website and social media for internal employment vacancies to be advertised and promoted.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field or equivalent experience. Previous experience in communications roles.
• Ability to understand complex ideas and distil them into easily accessible language for a range of audiences (Copywriting). An eye for detail and accuracy when creating written material and proofreading.
• A flair for visual design and a highly competent and experienced user of graphic design software.
• Experience in maintaining a website including use of Content Management System (CMS).
• Experience in developing social media strategy and implementing a monthly social media work plan across a range of platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and flexibly, as well as cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience working with executives, committees, industry, and community groups, with the ability to cultivate relationships and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective communications and engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to organise work, manage time, determine priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in crises and issues management, including identifying and responding to emerging issues and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.

Desirable:

• Experience working with Aboriginal organisations and people.

Qualifications and experience required/to be maintained:

• A current WA C Class Driver’s Licence; and
• Provide a National Police Check;

Location and conditions

The role will be based in Port Hedland. A generous salary package including district allowance, rent & utilities subsidies, salary sacrifice, and 8 weeks annual leave will be negotiated for the right person.

To Apply

For further information and to obtain a full job description please email Jodie Rowell at [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Coordinator - Port Hedland enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Send your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to Jodie Rowell via the "Apply Now" button.

Applications will be assessed as received and candidates interviewed accordingly before the closing date.