First Nations Community Engagement and Communications Manager

33 Creative Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

Cultural leave

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work

Social activities

Professional development

Mentoring & growth

Job summary

33 Creative is a proudly First Nations owned media and events agency seeking a dedicated First Nations Community Engagement and Communications Manager. You will lead culturally responsive engagement across campaigns, projects and events that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and foster meaningful participation.

The role offers a flexible schedule with hybrid work options, collaboration with a passionate team, and opportunities to drive social impact through storytelling

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Relevant degree in Social Impact, Business, Communications or Marketing.
• Significant experience in community engagement, Indigenous affairs, social impact or public affairs.
• Demonstrated experience working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
• Knowledge of culturally safe and inclusive engagement practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance structures, community protocols and ways of working.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a team environment.
• Outstanding written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Eligibility to work in Australia on a permanent basis.
• Ability to work outside of standard hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver culturally responsive community and stakeholder engagement across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, leaders and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with community members, stakeholders, clients, and creative teams to ensure lived experience and community insights shape outcomes.
• Stakeholder mapping and development of engagement plans.
• Capture and analyse feedback and community insights.
• Coordinate and develop compelling content across digital, social, media and stakeholder channels.
• Project management, reporting and evaluation.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Impact, Business, Communications or Marketing

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

First Nations Community Engagement and Communications Manager

• Friendly, fast paced hybrid environment
• Proudly Aboriginal owned media and events organisation
• Create lasting social impact
• Friendly, fast paced hybrid environment
• Proudly Aboriginal owned media and events organisation

The organisation

33 Creative is a proudly First Nations owned media and events agency that works to change hearts and minds, and empower communities, through storytelling and effective communications.

The role

A key member of our team, you will develop and deliver impactful engagement and communications initiatives across; campaigns, projects and events that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, foster meaningful participation and create positive, lasting outcomes.

We offer flexibility around the timing of days worked and spread of hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver culturally responsive community and stakeholder engagement across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, leaders and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with community members, stakeholders, clients, and creative teams to ensure lived experience and community insights shape outcomes.
• Stakeholder mapping and development of engagement plans.
• Capture and analyse feedback and community insights.
• Coordinate and develop compelling content across digital, social, media and stakeholder channels.
• Project management, reporting and evaluation.

Your success profile will include

• Experience in a similar role
• Relevant degree in Social Impact, Business, Communications or Marketing
• Significant experience in community engagement, communications, Indigenous affairs, social impact or public affairs
• Demonstrated experience working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
• Knowledge of culturally safe and inclusive engagement practices
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance structures, community protocols and ways of working
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a team environment
• Outstanding written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Proven ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Eligibility to work in Australia on a permanent basis
• Ability to work outside of standard hours and travel as required

Why join 33 Creative

At 33 Creative, we believe great work comes from people who feel valued, supported and connected. As a proudly Aboriginal-owned, B Corp Certified creative agency, we're committed to creating meaningful change while building a workplace where our people can thrive.

Why Join 33 Creative?

At 33 Creative, we believe great work comes from people who feel valued, supported and connected. As a proudly Aboriginal-owned, B Corp Certified creative agency, we're committed to creating meaningful change while building a workplace where our people can thrive.

• Extra time off: Birthday leave to celebrate your special day, volunteer leave to support causes you care about, and cultural leave to honour cultural responsibilities and connections.
• Wellbeing and support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Flexibility and balance: Hybrid working arrangements that support collaboration, connection and life outside work.
• Culture and connection: A welcoming, collaborative team, regular social activities and opportunities to connect, celebrate and learn together.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that elevate First Nations voices, strengthen communities and create positive social impact.
• Learning and growth: Opportunities for professional development, industry conferences, mentoring and exploring emerging technologies.
• Cultural learning: Opportunities to work alongside First Nations colleagues and community partners, deepening cultural understanding and building meaningful relationships.

Our values of empathy, integrity, collaboration, balance, positivity and fun are central to how we work and support each other.