Position: Media and Communications Officer

Duration: Part-time (0.8 FTE, 4-days a week), ongoing

Location: Abbotsford office with flexible work arrangements

About Us

The WurundjeriWoi-wurruingCultural Heritage Corporation (Wurundjeri Corporation) is a Registered Aboriginal Party appointed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. The Corporation holds statutory responsibilities for the protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage and Aboriginal intangible heritage on Wurundjeri Country. Additional functions of the corporation include, environmental land management, cross cultural education, traditional welcome to country and smoking ceremonies, research and cultural consultations.

About the Role

The Media and Communications Unit supports the function and mission of Wurundjeri Corporation in its role to promote, preserve, and protect WurundjeriWoi-wurrung Culture, Country, and cultural heritage. It does this through the elevation of Wurundjeri people and voices into the public realm – recording historical and contemporary stories, correcting matters on the public record, and engaging the public in discourse that is led by and centres Wurundjeri people and histories.

Discourse on First Nations histories, dispossession, and colonisation are harmful to Wurundjeri people, so providing support and safety for community members who engage in media and communications activities is one of the highest priorities for the Media and Communication unit.

About You

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a media and communications role, with a proven track record in media, social media, and content management.




- Demonstrated ability to write and edit high-quality content for various audiences and purposes.
- Experience in developing and executing social media strategies and campaigns.
- Knowledge or experience in working with First Nations Peoples and understanding their cultural and community contexts.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines autonomously.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.

Benefits to working at the WurundjeriWoi-Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

- Cultural Alignment: Work with like‑thinking people to support and develop the Wurundjeri Community and Corporation to ensure ongoing protection of the Wurundjeri Heritage.
- Collaborative culture: Work with a forward‑thinking, diverse team that values your insights.
- Growth culture: We invest in your development with career pathways, mentorship, and training.
- Top‑tier benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and work‑life balance perks that make a difference.
- Make an impact: Be part of something bigger, helping us shape the services we deliver.
- Not‑for‑profit salary packaging advantages (opportunity to earn tax‑free income).
- Free onsite parking.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about protecting and promoting the cultural heritage of WurundjeriWoi-wurrung, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Westrongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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📌 Media and Communications Officer (Abbotsford)
🏢 Wurundjeri Council
📍 Abbotsford