• 4 days per week
• Hybrid
• Newcastle-based

Where good people build communities, shoulder to shoulder.

At the Australian Men’s Shed Association, some of our best work starts with a conversation. It might be over a cuppa at the shed, watching a group of shedders working on a community project or it could be hearing someone quietly say, "I don't know where I'd be without this place."

Those are the moments that help people understand why Men's Sheds matter.

AMSA is the national body supporting more than 1,300 Men's & Community Sheds across Australia, and we're growing our Communications & Impact team. We're looking for someone who's just as comfortable chatting with shedders over a coffee as they are behind a camera or editing a reel.

The role

As our Communications & Content Officer, you'll help bring the Men's Shed movement to life through storytelling, photography, video and digital content.

You'll create content for our social media channels, websites, newsletters and campaigns … but some of the best work happens away from the desk. You'll regularly travel to Men's Sheds and events around Australia, meeting shedders, listening to their stories and capturing the moments that show the impact of what happens inside a Men’s Shed.

Working as part of a small Communications & Impact team, you'll contribute to everything from day-to-day content through to national campaigns and organisational projects. It's a role with plenty of variety, where no two weeks are quite the same.

The details

• 4 days per week (30 hours)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Newcastle-based with regular travel across Australia
• Competitive salary with NFP salary packaging available

Your impact

Your work will help more people understand the value of Men's Sheds. By capturing authentic stories and creating engaging content, you'll help shedders feel connected, help partners and stakeholders better understand our impact, and inspire more people to recognise the important role Men's Sheds play in communities across Australia.

What you'll be doing

• Visiting Men's Sheds, events and community activities to capture stories, photography and video.
• Creating content for social media, newsletters, our website and digital campaigns.
• Producing short-form videos, graphics and other digital content.
• Supporting national campaigns and organisational events.
• Working with teams across AMSA to identify and share stories that showcase the impact of the Men's Shed movement.
• Helping keep our communications current, relevant and connected to what's happening on the ground.

What we're looking for

This role is ideal for someone who's got a foundation in communications or content creation and is looking for the next step.

You're comfortable creating content for social media, editing short-form video, designing in Canva (or similar) and writing for digital channels. Those technical skills are important because you'll use them every day. What will make you great at this role, though, is your ability to connect with people.

The best content doesn't start with a camera or an editing app. It starts with trust. We're looking for someone who can walk into a Men's Shed they've never visited before, make people feel comfortable, ask thoughtful questions and recognise the moments that others might walk straight past.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• build genuine rapport with people from all walks of life
• are naturally curious and enjoy hearing other people's stories
• have a good eye for photography, video and visual storytelling
• create content that feels genuine and true to the people behind it
• are happy to jump in the car (or on a plane) and travel to communities around Australia
• are organised, practical and happy to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in
• enjoy working in a small team where everyone contributes and supports one another.

If you're looking for a role where you'll continue to build your skills, meet some incredible people and create content that genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Why AMSA?

Flexibility that works for life

We trust people to manage their time, focus on outcomes and get the job done.

A team that shows up

We're a small team with plenty of banter. We back each other, pitch in when needed and celebrate the wins together.

Purpose you can feel

This isn't abstract impact. You'll see it in sheds, in conversations and in communities across the country.

A role you can grow in

You'll work alongside experienced communications professionals, broaden your experience across a wide range of communications projects and help shape how we tell the stories of the Men's Shed movement.

Interested?

If you're looking for a communications role that's as much about people as it is about content, we'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now".

You will need to:

• Submit your CV and a cover letter via the application portal
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or be willing to obtain one.
• Hold an unrestricted Australian driver's licence and be willing to travel throughout Australia.

For any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Communications & Content Officer - Newcastle enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Australian Men's Shed Association values diversity and encourages applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and lived experiences.