The Communications Officer will work with the team to support engaging communications, great storytelling, and impactful events which meet the needs of our members, including Indigenous land and sea groups from across Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supporting Indigenous-owned carbon projects.

ICIN offers a friendly, welcoming, inspiring and dynamic working environment working with Indigenous groups and partners across Australia. Our office is based on Larrakia country, in Darwin, however we have flexible working arrangements available, including Working from Home or Part-Time options.

This is an Indigenous-identified role, open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons.

Duties include:

1. Coordinate publishing of monthly newsletters, member alerts and web pages to support delivery of the ICIN Communications Strategy.
2. Manage a social media calendar to design, seek input and share social media content on ICIN channels (Linked In, Facebook).
3. Conduct evaluation and analysis of e-newsletters, website traffic and social media to inform the Communications Strategy and make recommendations to the team.
4. Support the Communications Manager to produce animations, videos and other tools which interpret information about the carbon industry for Indigenous audiences.
5. Attend and assist with event management of the Savanna Fire Forum, National Indigenous Carbon Forum and workshops delivered as part of the First Nations Carbon Farming Outreach Program.
6. Support member engagement and outreach, including management of the member renewal, and onboarding process, with oversight by the CEO.
7.



Manage the Internal Directory of ICIN and Nation Builder database.
8. Attend and assist the team at external events, by supporting booths, photography and building relationships.
9. Other duties as assigned by the CEO or Communications Manager.

Some on the job training will be provided. Professional development will be encouraged to grow the next generation of ICIN team members.

ICIN provides a flexible, progressive and dynamic working setting as part of a small staff team. An attractive salary package is available. Some remote travel may be required from time to time.

This position reports to the ICIN Communications Manager.

Selection Criteria

Required

1. A degree, or enrolled undergraduate in a related field of study.
2. Excellent communication skills, including writing for social media, newsletters and websites.
3. Good organisational skills, including data management and time management.
4. Experience in creative production of communication tools such as videos, graphic design or social media.
5. Experience in or ability to quickly acquire experience in Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Canva, Survey Monkey, Nation Builder, Basecamp, LinkedIn and Facebook.
6. A strong commitment to the purpose and values of ICIN.
7. An ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

1. Qualifications in project management, communications or a related field of study.
2. Experience in administration, communications or project management.

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20030364

📌 Communications Officer (Indigenous-identified) (Darwin)
🏢 Indigenous Carbon Industry Network
📍 Darwin