• Help lead a Traditional Owner-led initiative driving systems change towards an empowered future for Healthy Reef and Healthy People!
• Identified positions for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates (must be a Reef Traditional Owner to apply).
• Flexible Location – preference for Queensland within the Reef catchment.
• Fixed-term appointment until 31/03/2028 + possible extension, may require occasional travel.

About ReefTO

The Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owner Taskforce (ReefTO) is a Traditional Owner-led initiative dedicated to the health, management, and protection of the Great Barrier Reef. ReefTO honours the decades of work by Elders to assert their cultural authority and rights to sea country and to drive genuine partnerships across the Reef.

Guided by the Reef 2050 Traditional Owner Implementation Plan (TO Implementation Plan), ReefTO focuses on six critical areas: climate change, land & coast, sea country, partnerships and capacity, knowledge systems, and investment.

ReefTO has three key objectives over the next 2-3 years:

• Engage with Traditional Owners to establish a Sea Country Alliance.
• Oversee strategic policy and capacity building actions in the TO Implementation Plan.
• Monitor and report on the delivery of actions in the TO Implementation Plan.

ReefTO is hosted by Pollination Foundation until a Sea Country Alliance is set up.

The Director of Communications & Creative is an important member of the ReefTO leadership team If you thrive on crafting compelling narratives, building buzz, leading a passionate team, launching strategic initiatives, and turning ideas into eye-catching, heart-grabbing content, keep reading—this gig is for you

You'll lead a vibrant, culturally inclusive team of Digital Communications Officers crafting and executing innovative communication strategies that resonate. Sure, there's the usual strategic planning and campaign management, but this role is anything but ordinary. We're looking for someone who can think outside the box and bring a fresh, creative perspective to everything they do. You’ll have genuine scope to get creative.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE (HOWEVER NOT LIMITED TO)

Digital Domination: Keep our website fresh (WordPress/Squarespace), our socials buzzing (LinkedIn, FB, Insta), and our digital presence sharper than a reef shark in hunting mode.

Media & PR Magic: Build relationships with the media, get our name in all the right places, and handle any curveballs like a pro.

Content & Storytelling Wizardry: Shape and share stories—especially those of Reef Traditional Owners—that make people stop, think, feel, and take action.

Newsletter Ninja: Send our regular ReefTO e-newsletters (MailChimp). Lead the creation of the quarterly print publication Sea Country Bulletin, making it an essential read for all who care about the Reef and its Traditional Owners. Foster a team of young contributing writers and columnists.

Creative & Design Visionary: Lead the charge in developing top-notch creative assets—from scroll-stopping social posts to stunning print materials.

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Deep understanding of Reef Traditional Owners’ aspirations and relevant issues.
• Demonstrated evidence of at least 4-5 years of strong people management skills and ability to lead a culturally diverse team.
• Strong experience in high-level management, creative and communications.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key partners.

workplace culture

ReefTO promotes a positive, flexible, and supportive work culture, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Flexible working arrangements are supported, including working from home and job share arrangements.

• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging available for voluntary superannuation contributions and electric vehicles.
• Leave entitlements with employee   wellbeing at front of mind, including 16-weeks paid parental leave, paid   family and domestic violence leave and climate crisis leave (see Leave Policy for more details).
• Flexible working arrangements and options for remote work, compressed workweeks or flexible hours.
• Training allowance to support professional development.
• Annual team offsite focused on team building.

If you require any further assistance, or have any further questions, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Director of Communications & Creative - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Applications will only be considered from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.