ROLE SUMMARY

The Communications Officer role is an integral part of engaging young mob and our broader audience in the activities and opportunities available with NIYEC. In this role, you will be responsible for using your creativity and strong communications skills to help share NIYEC’s story, centre and platform the voices of young mob, drive, co-develop NIYEC’s communications strategy and support our fundraising efforts. As we are a growing organisation there will also be opportunity to engage and support the programmatic work of NIYEC, including supporting the development of NIYEC resources and written material.

ABOUT NIYEC

NIYEC brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, of different passions and experiences, to reclaim our Indigenous rights to education and drive a new generation of learning for the future of our Nations. More information can be found on our website, www.niyec.com. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementing Communications Strategy

Design, implement and evaluate NIYEC communication strategies, marketing plans, event promotion, community campaigns and social movement building initiatives.

Managing our Communications Channels

Create and coordinate internal and external print and digital communication channels and technologies, social media content and publications ensuring they are consistent with NIYEC’s values, vision and identity.

Assist Fundraising Initiatives

Working primarily with the CEO to support fundraising initiatives.

Assist Event Coordination

Work with NIYEC team to support event logistics and design as needed.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. A strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, strengths and issues, particularly those related to education and young people.
2. Strong written and verbal communications skills
3. Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and monitoring communication and campaign strategies.
4. Experience with managing and updating website content (WordPress / Squarespace).
5. Creativity and passion for storytelling through different mediums; including digital media.
6. Demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Suite (e.g Illustrator, InDesign), Canva or equivalent.
7. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and comfortable using online team collaboration tools like G Suite and Asana.

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A job description is attached.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hayley McQuire, CEO, on [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please let us know if you require support to complete an application or would like to submit an application in a different format.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply*