ABOUT NAAFLS

NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) and independent Family Violence Prevention Legal Service (FVPLS).

We are the only victim-based Aboriginal legal service in remote communities in the Top End region of the NT.

We have offices in Darwin (Larrakia land), Katherine (Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman land) and Nhulunbuy (Yolŋu land), and service over 40 remote communities within the Top End region spanning from the Tiwi Islands down to Lajamanu, Wadeye across to Borroloola. We provide culturally sensitive legal advice, assistance, representation, and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Top End communities who have experienced domestic, family, and sexual violence.

We offer a holistic and culturally appropriate model of service which sets us apart; seeking practical community-based solutions to the most complex legal problems.

Our primary practice areas are family law, child protection, and domestic violence; though we frequently intervene in coronial inquiries, parliamentary inquiries, and other administrative or criminal proceedings as required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

NAAFLS is seeking a creative and proactive Communications Officer who can be on the front foot of ensuring NAAFLS work is present, visible and representative to the community we serve. The successful candidate will be a strategic and creative communicator with exceptional written and verbal skills, able to craft audience-specific content and distil complex information into clear messages. They will be highly collaborative yet capable of working independently, adept at managing stakeholder relationships, social media platforms, and multiple priorities, while demonstrating strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to engagement and communications initiatives.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing a communications and engagement strategy that promotes NAAFLS’ goals, policy and objectives, and represent the stories of our strong and resilient communities. This includes identifying target audiences and strategies to effectively engage them and developing trusted, reciprocal relationships with media outlets. Reporting directly to the Executive Policy Officer, the Communications Officer will support NAAFLS CEO, Board and other Executive staff by preparing media releases, key messages, speaking notes and will work with the policy, advocacy and Community Legal Education team to deliver social media campaigns and messaging.

ABOUT YOU

You will experience and/or understanding and commitment to representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and perspectives in a respectful and strength-based approach that adheres to self-determination principles.

You will possess demonstrated experience in producing and managing a range of communication tools, including publications, websites, e-newsletters, social media strategies and other digital technologies.

You will have the ability to take on a variety of diverse tasks, adjust to shifting priorities and respond quickly when situations change.

You will possess a current ‘C’ Class driver's licence and be eligible to obtain a clear Police Check and Working with Children Clearance should you be successful in being appointed in this role.

OUR CULTURE

NAAFLS understands that our greatest resource is our people. We offer competitive salaries and create encouraging environments to attract and retain the best. NAAFLS is committed to providing career opportunities and a healthy work-life balance. We provide a supportive work culture and are committed to the professional development of our people by investing in ongoing training to improve performance and providing career development opportunities.

NAAFLS is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

The full job description including the selection criteria is available in the attachment below.