hard heads, soft hearts, capable hands

Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) was established in 2008 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 2008 to now supporting over 1,500 young Indigenous people from over 500 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 2008.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Communications and Content Officer to join us in a fast-paced role to work collaboratively within our Communications and Events Team to bring stories to life and strengthen AIEF’s brand and reputation. This is a hands-on opportunity for a strong communicator with a flair for design who enjoys working across multiple projects to create engaging content.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high quality and brand-aligned communications content across internal and external channels
• Create and publish content across email, social media, web and print channels
• Maintain AIEF's social media platforms, content calendars and digital presence
• Support campaigns, publications, stakeholder communications and events
• Monitor media and social channels, identify opportunities and prepare reporting
• Help produce the AIEF Annual Report and other key publications
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure clear, consistent communications

Required Skills and Experience

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in communications, social media or content creation
• Strong skills in Canva, with experience creating social media, digital and ideally print collateral
• An eye for design
• Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) – e.g. able to open existing files, make minor edits, and extract or export graphics/assets for reuse (full design proficiency is not required)
• Video editing skills for social media a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• A collaborative, proactive approach and genuine commitment to AIEF's mission
• Experience working in Indigenous education is desirable

Why join AIEF?

• Work with purpose and see the impact of your work every day
• Access up to $18,550 in salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Seven additional paid leave days per year
• Centrally located Surry Hills office, close to Central Station, cafés and restaurants
• 4 days in office, optional WFH Wednesdays
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support

To be considered for this role, apply with your Resume and a Cover Letter of one page addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply.

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