Communications Director

The Organisation

The Australia Institute is an independent public policy think tank that conducts high impact research and advocates for progressive policies across a range of social, economic, and environmental issues. For thirty years, The Australia Institute has been publishing independent evidence-based research, combined with impactful advocacy, that shapes the public policy debate and drives positive change for a better Australia. 

Benefits and Culture

• Make a significant impact on important social & environmental issues
• Supportive, inclusive work environment that values creativity, innovation & collaboration
• Additional paid leave
• Electric vehicle leasing available
• Highly regarded organisation regularly approached with excellent media opportunities
• In house studio, talented team, autonomy to create innovative & impactful campaigns
• Genuine commitment to professional development, training and learning

  
The Role

Working closely with and reporting to the Strategy Director, this role is truly dynamic, drawing on a range of platforms to generate media coverage of The Australia Institute’s research and ensure its work leads the national debate and drives changes in public policy.
  
You will work collaboratively across the organisation to provide strategic media and communications advice and manage a pipeline of content across media and communications channels, responding with agility to opportunities and challenges as they arise. Overseeing the Institute’s media engagement and key communication channels, you’ll lead and inspire a talented team to raise public awareness and drive meaningful policy change. This includes: 

• Building team capability and mentoring, managing and developing direct reports
• Leading, implementing and measuring the success and impact of communications strategy
• Identifying opportunities for increased media coverage and appearances
• Ensuring the development and delivery of compelling and consistent messaging
• Oversight of the website, social media, media outputs, marketing material and publications
• Identifying opportunities and developing content to grow and consolidate the Institute’s supporter base and audience

Skills Required

You’re a dynamic and engaging people leader with a flair for communications and a strong interest in public policy and driving positive change. You have significant media, communications or public relations experience developed in politics, the media, NGO sector or like-minded entrepreneurial organisations.
  
You bring a track record developing and leading media and communications strategy to achieve maximum impact and mentoring and motivating teams within a fast-paced work environment. Additionally you have:

• Outstanding organisation, prioritising and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively work under pressure in an agile environment with competing demands
• Expertise in crafting, editing and disseminating compelling written and digital content

If you’re motivated to drive positive change and progress your career by representing The Australia Institute, please submit your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required above or phone Kerri Olafsen or Louise Furlong on 02 8243 0570.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.