Communications Officer

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance (NATSIWA)

Part-time - 2 days/week (30.4 hours per fortnight)

About the Role

The Communications Officer is responsible for delivering NATSIWA’s communication strategies across digital, social, and traditional media. This role maintains the organisation’s website and social media presence, supports internal and external communications, and assists with events and marketing initiatives. It is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional to promote NATSIWA’s advocacy work and increase its reach and impact nationally.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

Managing NATSIWA’s website and social media platforms to ensure consistent and engaging content

Drafting newsletters, media releases, public statements, and reports

Assisting in the organisation and promotion of marketing and networking events

Supporting the CEO with preparation of reports, board briefs, and submissions

Coordinating meeting logistics, documentation, and minute-taking

Liaising with stakeholders to enhance NATSIWA’s public relations and advocacy efforts

Managing stakeholder contact lists and ensuring timely communication

Providing travel support and maintaining records in line with NATSIWA’s policies

About Us

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance (NATSIWA) was established in 2009 to present solutions and priorities to Government to inform policy and to further gender equality and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. NATSIWA provides a strong and effective voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in both domestic and international policy advocacy processes.

About You

You are a creative, organised communications professional who can adapt messaging across multiple platforms. You have excellent writing skills, an eye for detail, and a strong ability to engage with diverse audiences. You are committed to NATSIWA’s mission and ready to use your communications expertise to strengthen the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

You will have:

Strong experience in communications, digital content management, or public relations

Proficiency managing websites and social media platforms

Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft engaging, accurate content

The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Experience coordinating events and supporting stakeholder engagement

Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital marketing tools

Essential Requirements

Ability to satisfy a National Criminal History Check

Experience working within an Indigenous, advocacy, or not-for-profit organisation

Desirable

Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field

Experience in digital marketing and media engagement

Familiarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocacy and policy issues

To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1991.

How to Apply

Hit that pink button that says, “Apply”, and upload your current resume and a short letter about you and why you would be suitable for this position.

We encourage you to submit a cover letter as part of your application as it is an opportunity for you to tell us more about yourself, your qualifications, and why you're the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to learning more about you through your cover letter, so please feel free to share your insights, experiences, and enthusiasm for joining our team.

We are looking forward to meeting you!