• Salary Offering $84,846 - $92,731

Additional Benefits

• 17.5% Leave Loading
• 5 extra days leave on top of 20 days annual leave
• Only required to work 35 hours per week, any extra hours worked will be calculated as your Time In Lieu (TOIL) – which you may use as additional leave hours
• Access to company vehicles for any work-related trips
• Salary packaging is available via Maxxia

Office Locations: High Street, Preston

This role is full-time fixed term until 31 July 2025 - part time & job sharing also considered

This position may require regional and very occasional interstate travel.

Overview

This role supports the Aboriginal Justice Caucus (AJC) to review implementation of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC) and subsequent coronial inquests in Victoria. The Aboriginal Justice Caucus Project Team supports the AJC to undertake these assessments, engage with and communicate project progress to a range of stakeholders including Aboriginal groups and organisations, government departments and other justice agencies. This role is part of a small project team within the Policy, Communications and Strategy area of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS).

The Senior Communications Officer will be responsible for the creation and implementation of all elements of the communications strategy for this Project, including the prioritisation of responsibilities based on available resources. Subject to resourcing, the work and oversight of this role may include: formulation of copy and design elements for the project’s final report, synthesis of assessment findings into summaries and thematic overviews, creation and management of templates and referencing software for use by policy and research staff, oversight on development of the AJC and project website, creation and implementation of stakeholder engagement, social media, and media strategies, preparation and presentation of progress updates and review opportunities for AJC leadership, and management of staff and volunteers to assist in these areas.

Working closely with colleagues across the Aboriginal Justice Caucus and VALS, the Senior Communications Officer will support the agreed aims of the project, Aboriginal Justice Agreement and necessary reforms to stem the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria’s criminal legal system and prevent deaths in custody.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Ability to effectively work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and a demonstrated commitment to supporting Aboriginal self-determination. This must include good understanding and sensitivity to the diverse cultures and lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
2. Excellent copywriting and editing skills, with experience tailoring content to the requirements of different audiences and mediums and strong attention to detail.
3. Excellent graphic design, layout and publishing skills, including graphics production.
4. Experience creating communications strategies and implementation plans, with regard to deadlines, resourcing and budget constraints.
5. Strong organisational, time management and planning skills, including an ability to manage individuals, work autonomously and within a team.
6. Demonstrated computer literacy, with proficiency using Microsoft Office, WordPress, Zoom and other relevant software.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications such as graphic design, public relations, copywriting and publishing, journalism or media studies.
• Proficiency with using the Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Indesign and Illustrator, experience with Photoshop and Premiere Pro would also be valued.
• Familiarity with AGLC4 and/or proficiency in the creation of and management of Endnote libraries and licences.
• Familiarity with web development, social media platforms, social media marketing and digital analytics.
• Familiarity with Mailchimp, and mailing list creation and maintenance.
• Experience in creating and managing Microsoft Word templates.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector.

To apply for the above opportunity please provide:

• A covering letter outlining who you are and why you are suited to this position which includes a statement addressing each of the key selection criteria – applications submitted without a statement addressing the key selection criteria will not be accepted. Please note the key selection criteria is found within the position description.
• Your resume detailing your education and professional experience and two referees.

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