The Yoo-rrook Justice Commission (Yoo-rrook) is looking for an experienced engagement and communications professional to support the effective operation of the Commission.

Yoo-rrook has been established as an independent Royal Commission under the Inquiries Act 2014. It will focus on truth-telling and healing for First Peoples, by inquiring into historic and ongoing systemic injustices perpetrated against First Peoples in Victoria by State and non-State entities since colonisation until today. Yoo-rrook is the first Aboriginal truth-telling body to be established in Australia. See here to see the letters patent that set out Yoo-rrook's historic mandate.

As the Director, Engagement and Communications, you will lead the development and delivery Yoo-rrook's strategic engagement, media and communication strategies, including campaigns. You will provide expert, strategic and innovative communications and engagement advice to Commissioners and staff to ensure community voice is at the heart of Yoo-rrook's work, and that information on Yoo-rrook is clear and accessible.

You will lead and manage Yoo-rrook's engagement, education and communications functions, identifying new and creative opportunities to build support for Yoo-rrook's work and achieve its objectives.

Key to your success in this role will be your ability to collaborate and work closely with other members of the executive team to facilitate interconnections across the organisation and support achievement of Yoo-rrook's truth-telling objectives.

This is a fixed-term role until 30 June 2024.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• An excellent understanding of colonisation in Victoria, its impacts on First Peoples and knowledge of traditional owner and First Peoples' communities in Victoria
• Expertise in developing and delivering innovative and engaging communication and/or engagement campaigns involving multiple communication platforms
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to lead and support staff to adjust and deliver on shifting priorities and processes
• Experience in establishing and sustaining constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including communicating sensitively and appropriately with First Peoples and people from a range of backgrounds
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare communication materials to meet audience needs, involving complex or sensitive subject matter.

Yoo-rrook's Letters Patent requires it to prioritise the employment of First Peoples. This is a designated position under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to Apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

• A resume; and
• A cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

If you have any enquiries or concerns about the application process please contact us at [email protected], using the subject line: Director, Engagement and Communications enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates may be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates may be subject to a National Police Check.

Yoo-rrook actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at Yoo-rrook can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

A position description is attached.