National Programs Communications & Engagement Specialist

Fynd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Access Federation (AAF) is seeking a Communications & Engagement Officer to drive storytelling and engagement across Australia's research, technology and higher education sectors. You’ll craft campaigns, write articles, manage events, and connect researchers, universities, government, and industry to broaden a national program’s reach.

Working with the Manager of Communications & Marketing, you will translate complex topics into accessible narratives, support national initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to shape and deliver communications across channels.
• Ability to translate complex research/tech topics for diverse audiences.
• Experience coordinating events, conferences or workshops.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills for articles, case studies and updates.
• Experience with digital channels and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Shape communications and campaigns from concept to execution across digital channels, publications, and stakeholder updates.
• Write articles, news stories, case studies and content that makes complex research and technology accessible.
• Support national programs and government-funded research projects.
• Collaborate with researchers, universities, government, industry and tech specialists to inform and connect audiences.
• Coordinate national conferences, workshops, and reference groups.
• Create and manage content for website, newsletters, and social channels.
• Prepare collateral and conference materials with designers as needed.
• Track engagement and report on outcomes to communicate impact.

Skills

Comms planning

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Digital channels

Copywriting

Storytelling

Web content

Editing

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Salesforce

Eventbrite

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Australian Access Federation (AAF) is seeking a Communications & Engagement Officer to drive storytelling and engagement across Australia's research, technology and higher education sectors. You’ll craft campaigns, write articles, manage events, and connect researchers, universities, government, and industry to broaden a national program’s reach.

Working with the Manager of Communications & Marketing, you will translate complex topics into accessible narratives, support national initiatives, and