Senior Impact and Communications Officer

First People Recruitment Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) at The Australian National University seeks a Senior Impact and Communications Officer to coordinate communications and impact reporting across research, policy and projects. You will translate complex outputs into accessible content and support delivery of the editorial calendar, events and partner engagement.

You will develop digital assets, manage dashboards and reporting, and work with First Nations partners to uphold ICIP, FPIC and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy or Indigenous studies, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience coordinating communications strategies in a complex organisation.
• Excellent writing, research and editorial skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications and impact reporting to make research outcomes clear and accessible.
• Develop digital and multimedia assets that meet brand and accessibility standards.
• Measure impact with dashboards and partner reports across Centre initiatives.
• Support engagement plans for priority partners and leadership briefings.
• Plan seminars, roundtables and launches with effective follow-up content.
• Ensure FPIC, ICIP and Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles guide all work.

Skills

Communications strategy

Content program management

Editing and writing

Digital communications

Data dashboards

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Indigenous cultural knowledge

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in communications or related field

Job description

Senior Impact and Communications Officer

The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is a First Nations-led policy centre at The Australian National University, advancing First Nations economic self-determination. Through research, policy, partnerships and education, CIET works alongside First Nations leaders and rights holders, governments, industry and investors to influence economic and institutional reform, strengthen capability and expand opportunities for First Nations peoples to build and manage wealth.

Key Duties

• Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, the Senior Impact and Communications Officer coordinates communications and impact reporting that make the Centre's research, policy and project outcomes clear and accessible, supporting implementation of the communications and media strategy, strengthen partner engagement, deliver events and demonstrate impact through accurate evidence and culturally grounded storytelling.
• Coordinating implementation of the Centre's communications and media strategy, annual communications plan and editorial calendar.
• Researching, writing and editing accessible content including case studies, partner profiles, briefs, speeches, newsletters, web and social media content.
• Developing digital and multimedia assets, including short-form video, photography and simple graphics, that meet ANU approval, accessibility, brand and editorial requirements.
• Coordinating impact measurement and reporting across Centre initiatives, including indicators, qualitative and quantitative evidence, dashboards, partner reporting and the Annual Impact Report.
• Supporting tailored communications and engagement plans for priority partners, including briefings, impact updates and cases for support.
• Planning and delivering communications for seminars, roundtables, dialogues, workshops and launches, including materials and follow-up content.
• Working with First Nations partners to gather stories and evidence, obtain informed consent and protect ICIP and Indigenous Data Sovereignty in line with FPIC principles.
• Managing communications and impact projects, contractors, budgets, procurement, timelines and risks, and monitoring performance and audience engagement to improve content and channels.

Key Skills and Capabilities

• Relevant progress towards postgraduate qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, Indigenous studies or a related field, with substantial relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing communications strategies and multichannel content programs in a complex organisation, working independently with sound judgement.
• Highly developed research, writing and editorial skills, including the ability to translate complex research, policy and project outcomes into clear, accurate and accessible content.
• Demonstrated capability across digital communications, including content management systems, social and email publishing, and short-form multimedia production.
• Experience developing indicators, gathering and analysing qualitative and quantitative evidence, and producing credible dashboards, reports and impact narratives.
• Strong project and event management skills, including managing multiple priorities, contractors, budgets, procurement, risk and deadlines with close attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build constructive relationships, coordinate input from diverse stakeholders and manage sensitive information.
• High-level Indigenous cultural knowledge and judgement, with demonstrated experience applying culturally safe and rights-based approaches to communications and impact work, including ICIP, Indigenous Data Sovereignty and FPIC.