Desert Channels Queensland is seeking an energetic Communications Officer to join our growing team.

Desert Channels Queensland is a community-based natural resource management (NRM) organisation that delivers projects that invest in soil, water, land and biodiversity across the Queensland section of the Lake Eyre Basin.

For nearly 20 years, we have partnered with landholders, graziers and communities as a dynamic, award-winning, roll-up-your-sleeves team that is experienced in weed management, feral animal control, revitalising springs, property mapping, data capture, sustainable agriculture, threatened species monitoring and improving land condition. We have dozens of projects on-the-go that invest in natural resources across 51 million hectares of our iconic Western Queensland region.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be creative and able to take initiative, and will be responsible for making engaging content that reflects the work of Desert Channels Queensland – photography, articles, social media, educational flyers, media releases and videos.

Capture and promote relevant stories from the field in relation to project work, project activities and NRM issues (soil, water, land and biodiversity)

Build working relationships with project partners and broadcast organisations, pitching stories to achieve greater audience on news and social media

Develop a Communications Plan for each project in collaboration with staff and oversee overall Communications Strategy.

This position would be suitable for an entry-level or an experienced content-maker.

How to apply

Please email your application to [email protected] by 10 November.

Read the full Position Description on the desertchannels.com.au/about-us/ website.

Include your resume.

Include a cover letter that responds to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Applicants with experience or interest in natural resources, agriculture, environment or rural-regional industries are encouraged to apply.