Join a Traditional Owner-led initiative driving systems change towards an empowered future for Healthy Reef and Healthy People! Identified positions for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates
Flexible Location – remote, with a preference for Queensland within the Reef catchment
Fixed-term appointment until 30/06/2026 + possible extension About ReefTO
The Reef Traditional Owner Taskforce (ReefTO) is a Traditional Owner-led, grassroots initiative that honours the decades of work by Elders to assert their cultural authority and rights to sea country and to drive genuine partnerships across the Reef. In doing so, ReefTO aims to achieve Traditional Owners' aspirations for the health, management and protection of the Reef and interconnecting Country.
ReefTO has three key priorities over the next 2-3 years, which it is resourced to deliver:
Engaging with Traditional Owners on options for a Sea Country Alliance (Reef-wide and regionally) and implementing the preferred option.Overseeing the delivery of strategic policy and capacity building actions listed in the TO Implementation Plan while a Sea Country Alliance is being established.Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of Traditional Owner actions in the TO Implementation Plan, including actions delivered by ReefTO and by other agencies.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Digital Communications Officer to join the ReefTO team on a fixed-term contract until end June 2026.
The role will be 2 or 3 days a week, working remotely, but preferably in Queensland within the Reef catchment area. Over the next couple of years, ReefTO will be leading a dynamic program of work, including activities such as: planning and delivering large events; engaging deeply with Traditional Owners throughout the Reef Catchment; working on policy and systems change; liaising with partners to co-design programs; and shaping genuine partnerships to empower Traditional Owners in Reef governance, management and decision-making.
For this, we need the support of a talented and passionate digital communications specialist, who is keen to get involved and learn the ropes in all aspects of digital marketing and communications.
The Digital Communications Officer will work closely with the Event Planning & Programming Officer, report to the General Manager and will have the opportunity to work alongside the ReefTO Taskforce members and co-Chairs, as well as Pollination Foundation's Communications Director.
Key ResponsibilitiesInput into the development of the ReefTO strategic communications and engagement plan and ensure it remains up to date.Influence the creation of the ReefTO brand to include a complete brand guide, Canva templates, and creative assets.Coordinate the website content management and optimisation, including developing copy, regularly reviewing design and usability, managing and integrating plug-ins, and SEO optimisation.Work with the leadership team to manage ReefTO's social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram).Contribute to the development of strategies for protecting Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property and/or Indigenous Data from a digital communications perspective.Develop digital content and perform some basic graphic design.Manage electronic direct marketing by maintaining automated sequences and sending out regular email broadcasts to our database.How to Apply What You Need: We're seeking a capable and enthusiastic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designer with digital communications and/or marketing experience and a positive attitude. At ReefTO, we all work closely together, simply because we're a small team and we're all working on the same objectives. You won't be alone!
You will ideally have the following knowledge, skills and competencies:
Demonstrated experience with delivering digital communications activities, ideally with exposure to working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people or organisations.A flair and talent for graphic design and branding.Strong copywriting skills and ability to take complex concepts, simplify them and make them compelling.Experience navigating social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and an understanding of how to develop and engage audiences with compelling content.Experience in a WordPress environment and experience with tools such as Mail Chimp would be ideal.Good organisational skills, including the ability to organise quotes, prepare briefs, record and present information in different ways (or willingness to learn the administrative side of communications and marketing).Familiarity with ICIP and FPIC would be ideal, but not essential.Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with people at different levels and functions.Be comfortable giving and receiving feedback, and working to a brief.Enthusiastic, positive attitude and diligent work ethic.To apply please click here or contact Vicky Drake, Talent Acquisition Partner at Pollination (******) for further information.
Please submit a cover letter (and/or a 2-minute video) addressing your suitability for the role together with a current CV.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and their deep and ongoing connections to Country. We acknowledge their continuing custodianship and shared efforts to care for and protect Country and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
#J-18808-Ljbffr