Communications Officer

About AIEF

hard heads, soft hearts, capable hands

AIEF was established in 2008 in response to community demand from Indigenous families who choose to enrol their children in boarding schools.

Bringing together the government and private sector, AIEF provides scholarship funding for Indigenous students to complete Year 12 or tertiary studies, with career support and mentoring to help them make a successful transition to employment.

Backed by some of Australia’s most influential business, philanthropic, media and community leaders, AIEF has grown from one scholarship student in 2008 to now supporting over 1,500 young Indigenous people from over 400 communities in every state and territory of Australia.

AIEF has consistently achieved annual retention and Year 12 completion rates and career transition rates above 90% since funding its first scholarship in 2008.

www.aief.com.au

The Role

Reporting to the Communications and Events Manager, the Communications Officer supports the delivery of communications activities that strengthen AIEF’s brand, reputation and stakeholder engagement.  The role is responsible for developing and distributing high-quality content, maintaining digital communication channels and supporting communications requirements across campaigns, publications and events.

Key Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will have responsibility for the following:

Communications

• Draft, edit and publish content for internal and external communications, including emails, letters, blog posts, newsletters and stakeholder updates
• Assist in the execution of communications campaigns across print, digital and email channels
• Administer the AIEF photo and video library

Social Media, Design and Digital Channel Management

• Day-to-day administration of AIEF social media platforms
• Maintain content calendars and scheduling across channels
• Curate, schedule and publish content across social media platforms
• Ensure timely updates of the AIEF Intranet and website
• Produce content including graphics, videos and presentations

Print and Production

• Support production of the AIEF Annual Report and other organisational publications
• Support development of communications materials including digital assets and reports

Media Monitoring

• Monitor daily news, media mentions, social media and online channels to identify emerging issues, risks, opportunities and trends, and respond to community engagement
• Prepare regular media monitoring and coverage reports for the senior team
• Assist with maintaining media contact lists and support media engagement activities

Events

• Support development of event communications including invitations, collateral, presentations, briefing notes and messaging
• Assist with preparing speeches, presentations and supporting materials for events and stakeholder engagements

Leadership, Team and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure a cohesive and consistent experience for all AIEF stakeholders
• Participate in and contribute to organisation-wide events, projects and initiatives that require an all hands-on-deck approach
• Support the maintenance of the AIEF style manual and advise colleagues on style requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems and practices

Required Capabilities

Skills and attributes

• Motivation to contribute to AIEF’s work and mission
• Demonstrated alignment with AIEF’s values: Authenticity, Tenacity and Audacity, Passion, Best Practice Pacemakers and Loyalty
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team

Knowledge and experience

• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content management systems
• An eye for design – knowledge of Adobe Design Suite and Canva
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and CRM systems
• Tertiary or other qualifications in related field or equivalent work experience
• Experience working within Indigenous education is highly desirable

Benefits of working with AIEF

• Work with purpose: See the impact of your work from year one by contributing to a mission that creates real outcomes for young Indigenous people and their communities
• Generous salary packaging: Boost your take home pay by up to $18,550, managing and structuring your remuneration in a way that suits you
• Additional paid leave: Enjoy seven extra days of paid leave each year on top of standard annual and personal leave. We also offer a progressive Annual Leave benefit that rewards long term commitment, giving you additional days of leave as your years of service increase
• Central Surry Hills location: Work from one of Sydney’s most charming and well-connected inner-city neighbourhoods surrounded by popular cafés and restaurants within walking distance of Central Station
• Professional development: Access to paid training, LinkedIn Learning, leadership programs, accredited courses and coaching to support your ongoing growth and development
• Employee Assistance Program: Enjoy free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program designed to boost your wellbeing and keep you thriving.