The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing 146 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), that provide primary healthcare across Australia. 

ACCHOs are currently the third largest employer of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They range from large multi-functional services employing several medical practitioners and providing a wide range of services, to small services which rely on Aboriginal health practitioners and/or nurses to provide the bulk of primary health care services. The sector is rapidly increasing its service delivery footprint in disability, aged care, mental health, SEWB and AOD. 

About the team

NACCHO undertakes communications and media work in a range of different environments, from building national level communications strategies to working with the ACCHO sector on communications strategies and engagement plans to improve health outcomes, build awareness, change behaviours, influence policy, and advocate on behalf of our members.

Our work is fast paced and driven by the intention to do great work whilst taking strategic direction from the Board and collaborating with other teams, the community and each other, and importantly, having fun while we do it.

About the role

The Graphic Design and Communications Manager plays a key role in enhancing NACCHO's profile, promoting our brand, and supporting the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You will create culturally engaging and appropriate designs while managing the NACCHO Sector News, a daily blog covering current news and events in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector. This role requires collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and stakeholders across NACCHO Program Areas and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in the field of graphic design.
• 5-10 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of cultural sensitivities and ability to create culturally appropriate designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in managing and updating websites.
• Strong analytical skills to assess content performance and implement improvements.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and people.

Technical knowledge

• Extensive experience and proficiency with design software, specifically, Adobe Creative Suite, Premier Pro (preferred), Canva, WordPress, Hootsuite.
• Extensive experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Please see the Position Description to learn more about what we need you to bring to the team.

Applicants are required to submit a resume, portfolio and a detailed cover letter demonstrating their suitability to the position. If you think we have just described you and you want to know more, please contact Verity Leach at [email protected] using the subject line: Graphic Design and Communications Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.