This is an opportunity to lead strategic communications for a nationally recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander non-for-profit organisation influencing policy, advocacy and outcomes across Australia.

About the role

As Assistant Director, Media & Communications, you will lead media engagement, public messaging and communications strategy across a nationally significant organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, member organisations, stakeholders and media outlets, you will help shape clear, compelling communications that support advocacy priorities and strengthen national impact.

What you’ll be doing
Develop and deliver strategic media and communications plans
Provide trusted communications advice to senior leadership
Lead proactive media engagement and manage key media relationships
Prepare media releases, speeches, articles, newsletters and digital content
Manage website content, social media and flagship publications
Support major events through media liaison and communications planning
Monitor media coverage, campaign performance and reputational risks

What you’ll bring
Strong experience in media, communications,



public affairs or stakeholder engagement
Excellent writing, editing and content development skills
Confidence managing media relationships, issues and reputational matters
Ability to turn complex policy and advocacy topics into explicit messaging
Solid stakeholder engagement skills and sound judgement
Experience in government, advocacy, not-for-profit, health or First Nations sectors will be highly regarded

Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Media, Public Policy or a related discipline
Working with Vulnerable People Clearance, or ability to obtain
National Police Check, or ability to obtain

Why apply?
Permanent, full-time leadership opportunity
Work with a respected national organisation driving meaningful change
Influence national conversations, policy outcomes and public messaging
Join a collaborative, purpose-driven setting
Use your communications expertise to support better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

📌 Communications Manager Canberra
🏢 Unearth Talent
📍 Canberra