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Marketing and Brand Coordinator

Aboriginal Housing Victoria
  • Work Type/s: Part time, 12 month contract
  • Location: Based in Melbourne (North Fitzroy)

Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) is an Aboriginal community organisation responsible for managing more than 1,500 rental properties for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in Victoria.

Our vision is to ensure that Aboriginal Victorians secure appropriate, affordable housing as a pathway to better lives and stronger communities.

In addition to being the largest Aboriginal Registered Housing Agency in Australia, AHV is the lead agency for Victoria’s Aboriginal housing and homelessness policy, Mana-na worn-tyeen maar-takoort. As the housing policy lead in the Aboriginal community, AHV has responsibility to work in partnership with the Government to secure the resources and reforms to implement the policy, while we support sector development to empower Victoria’s Aboriginal community to determine its chosen housing future.

AHV's housing services are targeted to those most in need of support. Through the provision of secure housing by an Aboriginal rental provider, AHV helps strengthen and maintain Aboriginal communities and cultural ties.

The Marketing and Brand Coordinator will be responsible for designing content for AHV communications, with a particular focus on graphic design and brand management. The Coordinator will work within a communications team to plan and develop collateral, graphics, and other print and digital content that will support the organisation’s communications and advocacy goals.

Key responsibilities of the Marketing and Brand Coordinator include:

  • Support the planning and creation of print and digital content that achieves AHV’s communications and advocacy goals.
  • Working with the Manager, Strategic Policy, Advocacy and Communications and Senior Communications Officer, design communications and marketing collateral appropriate for the target audience including newsletters, reports, social media content, document templates and flyers.
  • Use design software to create illustrations, logos, icons and other graphics.
  • Under the direction of the line manager, work with colleagues across the organisation to develop and implement style guides for AHV communications and advocacy campaigns.
  • Implement AHV’s brand awareness activities, including the production and distribution of merchandise, image wear, banners and event materials.
  • Develop networks with Aboriginal artists to increase opportunities for creative collaborations.
  • Support the coordination of online platforms including the AHV website and social media channels, including uploading content and monitoring activity.
  • Develop and maintain AHV’s image library, and source images as required for content development.

We are looking for someone who will bring a client-centred focus to the role and with the following key attributes and skills (KSC):

  • Awareness and appreciation of Victorian Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Victoria including the diversity of circumstances of Indigenous people.
  • Proven graphic design experience and a strong portfolio of graphics or illustration.
  • An ability to clearly and concisely prepare and present written and visual content to a broad audience for a range of communication mediums, including newsletters, marketing materials, website content and social media content.
  • Proven experience and skills in the Adobe Creative Suite apps such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • High level understanding and use of standard office software including email, Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as skills in developing and/or administering web sites and other online media.
  • Understanding and experience with social media including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
  • Ability to create and maintain positive partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including AHV staff, renters, sector partners, government, suppliers and external artists.
  • Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills with previous experience in the coordination of website content and production.
  • Highly organised with the ability to work on multiple tasks and manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a professional and ethical manner under pressure and to tight deadlines.

A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.

A current Victorian driver’s licence is required.

A National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check are required for this position.

This position will be based in our North Fitzroy office when COVID-19 restrictions allow us, but will be working from home until further notice.

Please direct enquiries about the position to Shaun Middlebrook on 0450 723 865.

A position description is attached.

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