• Are you an experienced communications professional looking for more meaningful work? Or perhaps you are a coordinator/advisor looking to step up into a higher-level position?
• Don’t miss this great opportunity to manage the communications and media function at Federation.
• Work part-time or full-time, with hybrid working options, let us know what suits you.

ABOUT US

The Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations is the Victorian state-wide body that advocates for the rights and interests of Traditional Owners, while progressing social, economic, environmental, and cultural objectives. We support the progress of agreement-making and participation in decision-making, to enhance the authority of Traditional Owner Corporations.

If you would like to play a part in ensuring Traditional Owners are strong on Country, leading the social, political, economic, and cultural landscape, we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your key duties will include:

• Providing communications and media advice that support organisational goals and values, enabling the Federation to ‘tell its story’.
• Monitoring of the news media and media responses.
• Develop relevant, engaging and targeted communications on a range of platforms, including websites and social media sites.
• Support the Federation to implement communication plans for programs and events.
• Identify relevant media opportunities and undertake the coordination, preparation, and reviewing of key documents.
• In conjunction with the Federation staff, support Traditional Owner Corporations to develop relevant opportunities for engagement, communications and advocacy.
• Coordinate the production of the annual reports of First Nations and the Federation.
• Maintain the websites for First Nations and the Federation, ensuring the content is relevant, consistent and accurate.

ABOUT YOU

You have expertise in one or more of the following areas: communications, media, public relations, government relations and/or journalism.

You pride yourself on your excellent writing and proofreading skills, and can adapt your writing style to different audiences with ease. You are highly organised with great attention to detail, and can prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.

You may have worked with Aboriginal Victorians before, and you have an understanding or a keen interest in a range of contemporary issues that affect Traditional Owners.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Attractive Salary - You will receive a competitive annual salary with access to NFP salary packaging of up to $18,450 of your salary tax free.
• Flexible Work Environment - Our hybrid work environment allows you to work from home as well as from our office in North Melbourne.
• Generous Leave Provisions - You will receive 6 weeks annual leave with leave loading, as well as have access to cultural leave.
• Variety of Work - You will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of interesting projects to build on your knowledge and skills.
• Culture - You will be part of a small, dedicated team who are committed to providing quality outcomes for Traditional Owners.

This is a two-year fixed-term contract which will be extended if funding permits.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Riette Veldsman, HR Manager on 0448 830 630.

A position description is attached.