AIEF was established in **** in response to community demand from Indigenous families who choose to enrol their children in boarding schools.Bringing together the government and private sector, AIEF provides scholarship funding for Indigenous students to complete Year 12 or tertiary studies, with career support and mentoring to help them make a successful transition to employment.Backed by some of Australia's most influential business, philanthropic, media and community leaders, AIEF has grown from one scholarship student in **** to now supporting over 1,500 young Indigenous people from over 400 communities in every state and territory of Australia.AIEF has consistently achieved annual retention and Year 12 completion rates and career transition rates above 90% since funding its first scholarship in ****.The RoleReporting to the Communications and Events Manager, the Communications Officer supports the delivery of communications activities that strengthen AIEF's brand, reputation and stakeholder engagement.
The role is responsible for developing and distributing high-quality content, maintaining digital communication channels and supporting communications requirements across campaigns, publications and events.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Communications Officer will have responsibility for the following:CommunicationsDraft, edit and publish content for internal and external communications, including emails, letters, blog posts, newsletters and stakeholder updatesAssist in the execution of communications campaigns across print, digital and email channelsAdminister the AIEF photo and video librarySocial Media, Design and Digital Channel ManagementDay-to-day administration of AIEF social media platformsMaintain content calendars and scheduling across channelsCurate, schedule and publish content across social media platformsEnsure timely updates of the AIEF Intranet and websiteProduce content including graphics,



videos and presentationsPrint and ProductionSupport production of the AIEF Annual Report and other organisational publicationsSupport development of communications materials including digital assets and reportsMedia MonitoringMonitor daily news, media mentions, social media and online channels to identify emerging issues, risks, opportunities and trends, and respond to community engagementPrepare regular media monitoring and coverage reports for the senior teamAssist with maintaining media contact lists and support media engagement activitiesEventsSupport development of event communications including invitations, collateral, presentations, briefing notes and messagingAssist with preparing speeches, presentations and supporting materials for events and stakeholder engagementsLeadership, Team and CollaborationWork collaboratively across teams to ensure a cohesive and consistent experience for all AIEF stakeholdersParticipate in and contribute to organisation-wide events, projects and initiatives that require an all hands-on-deck approachSupport the maintenance of the AIEF style manual and advise colleagues on style requirementsContribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems and practicesRequired CapabilitiesSkills and attributesMotivation to contribute to AIEF's work and missionDemonstrated alignment with AIEF's values: Authenticity, Tenacity and Audacity, Passion, Best Practice Pacemakers and LoyaltyStrong organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and conciselyAbility to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholdersProactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a teamKnowledge and experienceFamiliarity with social media platforms and basic content management systemsAn eye for design – knowledge of Adobe Design Suite and CanvaProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and CRM systemsTertiary or other qualifications in related field or equivalent work experienceExperience working within Indigenous education is highly desirableBenefits of working with AIEFWork with purpose: See the impact of your work from year one by contributing to a mission that creates real outcomes for young Indigenous people and their communitiesGenerous salary packaging: Boost your take home pay by up to $18,550, managing and structuring your remuneration in a way that suits youAdditional paid leave: Enjoy seven extra days of paid leave each year on top of standard annual and personal leave.
We also offer a progressive Annual Leave benefit that rewards long term commitment, giving you additional days of leave as your years of service increaseCentral Surry Hills location: Work from one of Sydney's most charming and well-connected inner-city neighbourhoods surrounded by popular cafés and restaurants within walking distance of Central StationProfessional development: Access to paid training, LinkedIn Learning, leadership programs, accredited courses and coaching to support your ongoing growth and developmentEmployee Assistance Program: Enjoy free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program designed to boost your wellbeing and keep you thriving.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Content And Communications Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Indigenous Education Foundation
📍 New South Wales