WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position provides leadership to the Communication and Marketing Team, and reports to the General Manager of Business. The role manages the Communications and Marketing and is responsible for the strategic oversight of all communications and marketing across the organisation.

This role involves leading communications strategies, overseeing media relations, content creation, and managing stakeholder relationships.

As the manager, you will be responsible for leading the Communication and Marketing team to create transformative communications and marketing strategies that raise public awareness of the capability and status of Wungening.

This position will partner with the Executive Leadership Team to prepare advice and responses for significant public issues.

This includes but is not limited to Media Relations, Social Media, Internal Communications, Marketing, advocacy, policy, graphic design development, cultural awareness, digital communication development, sector campaigns, and key communication and marketing projects.

You will oversee two direct reports – Internal Communications Lead and the Marketing and Branding lead.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications in Public Relations, Journalism, Policy development or similar field

Two years’ experience in a senior communications or management role

Experience in responding to or working with media and across social media platforms

Able to work independently and autonomously to meet deadline

Able to be flexible in managing workloads to meet deadlines

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

WA Working with Children Card

National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

WA Drivers Licence

JOB BENEFITS

In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

37.5 hour week

4 wellness days per year

NAIDOC Day leave

3-day additional leave Christmas shutdown leave

4-week top-up maternity leave

Excellent Salary Packaging options available

Long Service after 6 years

Mentoring and training opportunities

Access to Sonder 24/7 wellbeing services

Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the essential criteria, plus a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Tuesday 15 April 2025

All enquiries should be directed to Catherine Wilson (General Manager Business) on 08 9221-1411

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.

We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.