Senior Officer, Media and Content

Our organisation

Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.

The role

The Senior Officer, Media and Content makes a significant contribution to Reconciliation Australia’s external communications activities.

This position will undertake media liaison, stakeholder engagement and build strong relationships with key external and internal stakeholders. They will also manage and produce strategic content for Reconciliation Australia including publications, speeches and general content.

About you

You have proven media liaison experience and a proven ability to craft messaging and content to a broad range of audiences using a variety of media.

You have experience in organisation communications and media and in developing, managing and executing communications/media plans with high attention to detail and to deadlines.

You have an interest in and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and of the reconciliation process in Australia. You have experience in or an understanding of the not-for-profit sector.

Selection criteria

Read through the selection criteria below. Please address these in a cover letter – no longer than one page – that demonstrates your skills and experience and how they would relate to our work. More information is available in the position description.

Essential

• A demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and issues.
• Proven high-level written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences using a variety of media.
• Demonstrated significant experience in organisation communications and media and in developing, managing and executing communications/media plans with a high attention to detail and to deadlines.
• High-level ability to craft messaging and content to different audiences and within different communications vehicles.
• Experience in establishing networks and engaging with media, journalists and content creators.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, displaying organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and liaison ability.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines in a high performing environment.