About the Role

The Gold Industry Group (GIG) is seeking a creative, strategic, and purpose-driven communicator to lead our content, brand and engagement strategy at a national level.

This role will be central to elevating the public narrative around gold in Australia showcasing the industry's innovation, community impact, and career opportunities and amplifying the voices of our members through storytelling, campaigns, and digital engagement.

You’ll be responsible for shaping and executing campaigns across education, workforce, sport and sustainability, working closely with our members, partners and media. You’ll also play a key role in delivering GIG’s new strategic direction and helping grow national awareness, reach and impact.

While the role is strategic in nature, we are a small and agile team meaning it will also involve significant hands-on delivery of content and campaigns. The role includes managing one direct report and collaborating across the organisation and its members to ensure high-quality execution across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Brand

Lead GIG’s communications strategy across all platforms — aligning messaging with our brand, values, and strategic priorities

Develop engaging, consistent content that tells the story of gold’s role in technology, community, careers, and innovation

Manage GIG’s brand identity and tone of voice across digital, print, signage and collateral

Draft media releases, opinion pieces, executive communications and thought leadership content

Campaign and Content Delivery

Plan and deliver multi-channel campaigns (e.g. education, workforce, partnerships, sport)

Coordinate content across social media, newsletters, websites, video, events, and member toolkits

Create storytelling and promotional assets using tools like Canva, Adobe, Active Campaign (with design support where needed)

Oversee and continuously improve GIG’s WordPress websites, ensuring content is up to date, user-friendly, and aligned with brand and campaign goals

Member and Partner Engagement

Work closely with GIG members to share their stories and impact

Support member retention through visibility and communications value

Develop co-branded campaign kits and amplify member initiatives through GIG platforms

Drive engagement in programs like Netball WA, Shooting Stars, Educations and Careers

Measurement and Reporting

Track and report on communications performance across all channels

Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and better audience engagement

Maintain and evolve GIG’s content calendar and reporting rhythms

Who You Are

You’re a storyteller at heart with a strategic mind and a sharp eye for brand. You’re passionate about community impact, purposeful communication, and bringing stories to life in ways that inspire and influence.

You’re as comfortable crafting an executive op-ed as you are briefing a videographer or whipping up a campaign in Canva and you’re excited to work in a small, passionate team that punches above its weight.

Skills & Experience

5+ years experience in communications, marketing, content or brand strategy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of formats

Strong understanding of digital and social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)

Experience delivering campaigns with purpose or across education, workforce or community

Proficiency with Canva, Active Campaign, CMS and website tools (e.g. WordPress)

Ability to manage projects, deadlines, stakeholders and freelancers with minimal supervision

A genuine interest in working across industry, education, sport and social impact

What We Offer

The opportunity to shape the national voice of the Australian gold sector

Creative freedom and variety — no two days are the same

Strong purpose: working at the intersection of industry, education, community and sport

Flexible, hybrid working environment

The chance to grow with a high-profile, highly regarded not-for-profit backed by leading gold companies

The role is full time, $105,000 per annum plus superannuation (0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate).

Submit your concise CV and covering letter demonstrating the required skills and relevant experience by Friday 6 June to Sky Consulting at [email protected] or use the apply button.