Use your communications skills to help transform Australia's food systems.

Sustain exists to champion the transition to healthy, equitable, resilient and sustainable food systems. We empower people, governments and organisations with the knowledge, tools and connections they need to become agents of food system transformation.

We're looking for a creative and highly organised Australian Food Network & Communications Officer to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining storytelling with practical coordination, and wants their work to make a real difference.

About the role

This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day communications and administration activities that support the growth and activation of the Australian Food Network (AFN) and Sustain’s broader organisational communications.

Working closely with the Australian Food Network & Communications Manager, this role leads the execution of communications plans including newsletters, social media, website updates, event communications and digital engagement activities. The role also oversees membership administration and provides operational support for AFN events, public webinars and Communities of Practice.

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy balancing creative communications with administration and love keeping projects organised and running smoothly.

What you'll be doing

Your work will include:

• Coordinating Sustain's day-to-day communications across digital channels
• Writing and scheduling newsletters, email campaigns and social media content
• Updating website content and event information
• Creating communications assets using Canva
• Supporting communications for events, advocacy campaigns and organisational initiatives
• Coordinating Australian Food Network membership administration, including enquiries, onboarding, renewals and member communications
• Maintaining membership records and CRM systems
• Supporting member engagement and membership growth activities
• Support planning and delivery of webinars and online events
• Maintaining communications calendars, databases and organisational systems
• Contributing to continuous improvement across communications and membership systems

See the attached Position Description for a full list of responsibilities.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, administration or community engagement roles
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce engaging content
• Experience using digital communications platforms including Mailchimp, Wordpress, Meta Business Suite and LinkedIn
• Ability to design and produce on-brand visual materials across various digital platforms using Canva
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within timelines
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team while managing tasks independently
• Confidence using digital systems including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
• Interest in food systems, sustainability, health promotion or social and environmental justice

We'd love it if you also have:

• Experience working in the not-for-profit, sustainability, public health or community sectors
• Experience supporting online events or webinar delivery
• Experience with website updates or content management systems
• Familiarity with Airtable or similar CRM/project management systems
• Experience supporting membership-based organisations or networks
• Familiarity with food systems, advocacy or systems change initiatives

Why work with Sustain?

We're a small, passionate organisation where your work will contribute directly to strengthening Australia's food systems and supporting a growing national network of changemakers.

We offer:

• Part-time position (0.8 FTE)

• 12-month contract with the possibility of extension (subject to funding and performance)

• $37.50 per hour plus superannuation
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
• Hybrid work arrangements, with a mix of working from home and our office in Preston, Melbourne
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team committed to creating positive social and environmental change

You'll need to be available to attend occasional in-person meetings and events in Melbourne.

If you're a creative communicator who enjoys connecting people, telling meaningful stories and supporting a thriving community of food systems practitioners, we'd love to hear from you.For enquiries, please contact Emily Johnston: [email protected] using the subject line: Australian Food Network and Communications Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.