Communications Officer

Reconciliation; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Reconciliation Australia is seeking a Communications Officer to join the Communications and Engagement team in Sydney. The role champions reconciliation and contributes to both daily work and project planning under the supervision of the Communications Manager.

You will bring experience in communications, digital content production, and design tools, including WordPress, Canva, and Microsoft 365, and demonstrate strong writing and time management skills to support cross‑team initiatives.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
• Experience producing digital content for communications teams.
• Experience with WordPress and design tools.
• Strong written communication and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily and project work within Communications and Engagement.
• Develop digital content with accessibility and UX in mind.
• Coordinate with cross‑team partners to champion reconciliation.
• Prepare materials addressing selection criteria.

Skills

Indigenous awareness

Written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/marketing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

Acrobat Pro

WordPress

Job description

Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our vision is an Australia that embraces our shared histories and honours the unique cultures, rights and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our purpose is to inspire and enable all Australians to meaningfully contribute to the work of reconciliation and our organisational objective is to equip our partners to take actions that have impact, value and advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination.

The role

The Communications Officer is an integral part of the Communications and Engagement team and contributes to both the daily work and project planning of the unit. This position will champion the cause and practice of reconciliation, working closely and cooperatively across all areas and teams of Reconciliation Australia under the direct supervision of the Communications Manager.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have work experience in, or with, communications teams or in other communications and/or marketing related work or experience, and you are motivated to learn more and contribute to advancing reconciliation in Australia.

Selection criteria

Read through the selection criteria below. Please address these in a cover letter that demonstrates your skills and experience and how they would relate to our work. More information is available in the position description .

• A demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and issues.
• Display relevant experience and understanding of applying design, publishing and general digital content production skills as part of an organisational communications team.
• Demonstrated applied experience with Microsoft 365 suite, Canva, Acrobat pro and/or other design/production software, and project management tools.
• Demonstrated experience with website content management platforms including WordPress.
• Understanding of principles of online content management including accessibility and user experience (UX) principles.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and accurately to a broad range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, portraying organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment and willingness to learn about reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.
• Qualifications in communications and/or marketing and a minimum two years’ experience in a related organisational role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants for this position should have valid working rights in Australia.

The salary range for this role is $76,5000 – $86,000 + superannuation (inclusive of 17.5% leave loading), dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria set out in the position description , quoting reference Communications Officer