Would you like the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic First Nations organisation?

Are you passionate about elevating the successes of First Nations people?

If your answers are yes, then Community First Development has the opportunity for you!

Community First Development is a national First Nations organisation. We facilitate community development and research projects with First Nations people and communities. We are passionate about First Nations communities reaching their potential and achieving their goals to improve quality of life, health and social and economic wellbeing. The cross-cultural connections that occur through our volunteering initiatives are also an important outcome of our work.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of this role and deliver a strategic piece of work to extend the reach of a new brand, and new name, for an organisation.

Reporting to the General Manager Impact and Strategy, the Communications Manager is responsible for the implementation of a new communications strategy to ensure Community First Development is effectively reaching new target audiences and continuing to engage meaningfully with our current stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• Implementation and management of Community First Development’s Communications Strategy.
• Writing, editing and delivering communication products for a variety of audiences, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Development and production of Community First Development’s publications, including the website, social media, annual report and supporter communications.
• Promoting and protecting Community First Development’s image and identity, including the development and management of processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Promotion of Community First Development’s research using engaging and innovative approaches to inform policy and generate business leads.
• Supervision of Community First Development’s Communications Officer who is coordinating digital content and liaising with our regional teams to coordinate content.
• Leading public relations activities, including development of opinion pieces and press releases to promote Community First Development activities.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong administration and project management experience including the ability to prioritise conflicting needs and execute multiple tasks efficiently and within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience as a successful copywriter and marketing professional in writing and editing effective and compelling communication products.
• Proven strategic whole picture thinking and leadership experience in delivering communication plans.
• Outstanding relationship and team building, coupled with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated information technology skills including the use of Microsoft office programs and data systems, social media tools and platforms and an understanding of the Adobe Creative suite.
• A formal qualification or equivalent in communications, marketing, journalism, public affairs or similar and at least 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a Communications Manager capacity or similar, and ideally in a not for profit organisation.
• Capacity to travel interstate and to remote locations.

A position description is attached.

For any further information, please visit www.communityfirstdevelopment.org.au or email Brooke McMahon at [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Community First Development aims to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.