Communications Support Officer

Wilderness Society WA Inc; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible hours and location

15 days personal leave

Floating public holidays

Generous parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Wilderness Society WA Inc is seeking a junior communications support officer to assist across media, content, digital, and internal channels. This 12-month, part-time leave-cover position emphasizes clear, consistent storytelling and supportive coordination within the communications team.

You will help maintain pacing and tone aligned with our strategy, while supporting behind-the-scenes tasks and internal systems that keep comms delivery calm and timely.

Qualifications

• Junior-level, all-rounder role in the Communications team.
• Built to grow skills across media, content, digital, and internal communications.
• Flexible, part-time (3 days per week) 12 month leave cover.

Job description

• 12 month leave cover

ABOUT US

The Wilderness Society is working for a future that does not rely on continued destruction of nature and our climate, but rather flourishes because of our responsible stewardship of these core life support systems. We value organisational independence and integrity.

Be part of a team that’s secured some of the biggest wins for Australian wilderness and nature: stopping the damming of the Franklin River forty years ago, keeping big oil out of the Great Australian Bight, or defending special forests the length and breadth of this continent.

ABOUT the Role

This is a junior-level, all-rounder role in the Communications team designed to build your skills across media, content, digital, and internal communications. The Communications Support Officer helps uphold narrative consistency and delivery rhythm across supporter channels, internal tools, and team projects.

This position plays a critical role in supporting clear, trust-building communication aligned with the Wilderness Society's communications strategy—with a strong emphasis on pacing and tone. You will also help maintain internal systems that make comms delivery calm, timely, and aligned with broader supporter states.

This is a flexible, part-time (3 days per week) 12 month leave cover role well suited to a communications student or recent graduate seeking hands-on experience in a purpose-driven, impact-focused organisation.

ABOUT You

We are seeking a candidate that is:

A clear, thoughtful communicator who values good writing and clarity of tone

Organised, detail-oriented, and a natural systems thinker

Curious and willing to learn new tools, especially around digital storytelling

Comfortable working behind the scenes to support team rhythm and flow

Deeply aligned with our values and the strategic role of comms in change-making

A position description is attached that details the essential and desired skills.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for the role.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Five weeks of annual leave per year
• Genuine flexibility in working hours and location, with support for office and/or remote working
• 15 days personal leave
• 3 additional leave days at end of year
• Floating public holidays
• Generous Paid parental leave (subject to eligibility conditions)
• Commitment to supporting your professional development
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years of continuous service
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service)
• Regular 1:1 meetings for coaching and management support
• Performance conversations for reflections and growth
• When you start, a co-developed initial 3 month work plan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

Our approach to diversity is about embracing everyone. From building a culture where you can bring your best self to work, to deploying initiatives that support the different needs of our staff, we are proud to be part of building an inclusive world for all. If you identify as a First Nations person, a woman, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, a person with a disability, a person of colour, or if you are from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, we strongly encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We're committed to reasonable and equitable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for the needs of applicants; please let us know if you require any.