ActionAid is a global women’s rights organisation that empowers women on the frontlines of injustice to mobilise and transform their communities.

We are looking for someone who is creative and digitally savvy for the newly created Communications Officer role at ActionAid Australia, based in Sydney. You’ll work closely with team members across the organisation to create digital content and help us raise the profile of our work on women’s rights and climate justice.

There is huge opportunity to grow in this role. You’ll work closely with the Senior Communications Manager, and will have the chance to develop and learn new skills.

So if you’re passionate about women’s rights and love all things social media, we’d love to hear from you!

The role

The Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior Communications Manager and other team members across the organisation to create engaging digital content for ActionAid Australia’s social media channels and website, with the aim of growing our digital audiences and brand awareness. In addition to creating content, this role will be responsible for scheduling content, moderating social media channels, and ensuring the organisation’s digital presence is aligned with the latest social media trends.

Selection criteria

Required

• A commitment to ActionAid’s values.

• A commitment to and understanding of women’s rights and climate justice.

• Experience using social media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and organise your work in a dynamic environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Graphic design, photography and video editing skills.

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.

• Proficiency using digital tools for graphic design and video editing.

• Experience using website content management systems such as Wordpress.

• A degree in a communications, journalism or marketing related discipline.

• Experience working in women’s rights and/or climate justice.

What we offer

• A workplace culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity.

• A passionate and supportive team committed to feminist leadership principles.

• The opportunity to work on national and global campaigns, and make an impact on the lives of women around the world.

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

• Flexible hybrid working options.

• Additional shutdown leave over the Christmas / New Year period, and birthday leave.

A detailed position description is attached with further information on the role.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer, and is always actively looking for applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences to apply.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa or be eligible to apply for one.