Senior Impact and Communications Officer (Indigenous Identified)

Professional; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) at Australian National University seeks a Senior Impact and Communications Officer (Indigenous Identified) to coordinate communications and report impact. You will work with First Nations partners to share evidence and stories, ensuring FPIC and data sovereignty principles are respected.

The role is based in Canberra and is ongoing, contingent funded until mid-2030s.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating communications for research, policy or programs.
• Ability to translate complex research into accessible content.
• Knowledge of Indigenous data sovereignty and FPIC principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Centre's communications and media strategy and annual plan.
• Write and edit accessible content: case studies, briefs, speeches, newsletters, web copy.
• Develop digital assets: short videos, photography, simple graphics with brand guidelines.
• Oversee impact measurement, dashboards and partner reporting.
• Support tailored engagement plans with priority partners and provide updates.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Editorial writing

Job description

Senior Impact and Communications Officer (Indigenous Identified)

Professional – Canberra ACT

$124,392 - $133,017 a year

Permanent

8d ago , from Australian National University

Classification: Level 8
Salary package: $124,392- $133,017 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of June 2030.

• Build strategic partnerships that advance First Nations economic self-determination
• Develop new collaboration, funding and business development opportunities
• Work across First Nations organisations, government, industry and philanthropy

Position overview

The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is an Indigenous-led national hub advancing economic self-determination through research, policy and partnerships. CIET works alongside First Nations leaders, organisations, governments, industry, investors and philanthropy to support practical reform and long-term systems change across areas including economic and fiscal reform, access to capital and investment, Indigenous trade, data sovereignty and clean energy transitions.

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 the Partnerships Manager to implement the communications and media strategy, strengthen partner engagement, deliver events and demonstrate impact through accurate evidence and culturally grounded storytelling.

The position

Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, you will be key in:

• 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.

For further information please contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant at ******@FPRS.com.au

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.