$151,260 – $173,138 + salary packaging + superThe Assembly is looking for a Communications expert with experience in strategic messaging and movement building to manage its multidisciplinary comms team and support elected Assembly Members with their advocacy.This is a once in a lifetime job opportunity for someone with a strong knowledge of Victorian politics and the Victorian First Peoples community and a passion for advancing self-determination.The successful applicant will work with Head of Communications and Engagement and the elected Assembly leadership to develop and implement messaging and campaign strategies and manage the comms team’s production of resulting materials, digital content, media coverage, and activities.The comms team plays a pivotal role in encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria to enrol with the Assembly and increasing public support for the shared journey to Treaty in Victoria.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.About the role and how to applyTeam functionManages external communications and public relations, and produces content for earned, paid and social media and Assembly materials, to build the Assembly’s public profile and enrolment base, and public support for Treaty in Victoria.Role functionDevelops messaging and campaign strategies with the elected leadership and Head of Communications and Engagement and manages the Assembly’s multidisciplinary comms team producing the resulting materials and activities.Manage a multidisciplinary comms teamContribute to development of strategic comms plansImplement comms plans and track and evaluate progressProvide high level strategic comms and media advice to Co-chairs and elected MembersProject manage various comms projects and productions – digital, print, video and photographySettle all written and visual content for approval by Head of Comms and Engagement and/or elected MembersOversee the Assembly’s allyship and partnership building workWork with the Manager of Engagement to ensure the Engagement team has various comms products and merchandise to support their workOversee research and message testing projects, AB testing etc (internal and occasional external ones) and provide messaging advice to elected MembersManage program of regular email and other touch points with enrolees, allies and other stakeholdersManage flagship events such as concerts, significant ceremonies etc.Selection CriteriaDedication to the pursuit of self-determination for First PeoplesDeep understanding of First Peoples communities and politics in VictoriaExtensive leadership experienceExperience producing materials and content across a range of mediumsStrong understanding of Victorian politicsExperience identifying, categorising and reaching specific audience segmentsProven track record of successful campaigns or reform advocacyAbility to multitask and manage a number of projects and team membersProven ability to work quickly and under pressureExperience crafting effective messaging strategiesExtensive experience generating and managing media coverageExperience working constructively with a diverse range of stakeholdersFor more information, please see the job profile on our website or contact Tommy Clarke, Senior Manager of Communications and Campaigns, at 0422 545 763.Please submit your expression of interest by providing your CV and cover letter that outlines your relevant experience by close of business on Monday 20 January 2025 to People@firstpeoplesvic.org.
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