Communications Officer

Part time – .8 / 4 days per week

Are you passionate about advancing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Communications Officer.

The SNAICC Communications Officer is part of a team responsible for delivering communications and marketing strategies that drive sector engagement, organisational membership, and branding and awareness outcomes to advance the needs, rights and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

The SNAICC Communications Officer is responsible for the implementation of SNAICC’s communications and media strategy as a part of the Communications Team, which includes design, development and coordination of publications, eBulletins, website, media and social media content. The Communications Officer will ensure high-quality, accessible and relevant information and materials are provided to SNAICC membership and key stakeholders and collaborate with them to build a strong national voice.

Additionally, the position provides an opportunity to engage with all SNAICC staff working across a range of disciplines.

The SNAICC Communications Officer will showcase the success stories of our members and promote all of the positive outcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children achieve when they’re connected to culture and community.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one of the following areas: strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to draft and co-ordinate content for publications and social media, flexibility, maintenance of website and social media platforms and knowledge of communication tools and techniques.

A broad knowledge and a deep understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families is also essential.

SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.