KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proficiency with design and creative production tools (Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent), including the ability to adapt and finalise editable content provided by project partners.
• Understanding of social media platforms, digital engagement strategies, and online culture.
• Ability to work effectively with media, including drafting media releases and supporting workers or community representatives to participate in public communications.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and accessible content across formats.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to support and prepare others for media or public engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including unions, service providers, and community leaders.
• Understanding of union values and the context of workers’ rights.

It will also be an advantage if you have:

• Experience tailoring communications for culturally and linguistically diverse audiences, including an understanding of inclusive and accessible communication practices

Working within a small team, the Digital & Communications Officer will lead communications in Tasmania, reporting to the Project Coordinator. The role has responsibility for developing and delivering communications and media activities that ensure migrant workers, and their employers can access clear, relevant, and engaging information.

The Digital & Communications Officer will:

• Design and deliver digital and print communication campaigns tailored for Tasmanian audiences, using and adapting resources developed by our project partner, the Migrant Workers Centre
• Manage Unions Tasmania’s digital presence for this project, including website content, social media channels, and digital campaign activity, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and engaging
• Develop written and visual communications, including media releases, newsletters, social media content, and promotional materials
• Identify and prepare workers with compelling stories to participate in media opportunities and public communications, in collaboration with Community Organisers
• Work collaboratively with project partners, unions, service providers, and community leaders to amplify communication campaigns and ensure resources reach diverse communities
• Support the Project Coordinator and Community Organisers in delivering the overall communications and engagement strategies
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on communication activities, including media coverage, digital analytics, and campaign reach
• Actively participate in the national community of practice led by the Migrant Workers Centre, sharing Tasmanian perspectives and ensuring national collaboration informs local work

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability, and women.