Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative – Corporate Services now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office: 

Communications and Public Relations Senior Officer

(New Position)

Full-time, 38 hours a week – Ongoing

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role 

Join Rumbalara as our Public Relations and Communications Senior Officer, supporting the delivery of high-quality communications that promote our programs, services, events and strategic priorities.

Working closely with the Communications and Public Relations Manager, you will develop engaging written, visual and digital content, maintain digital communication channels, support communication campaigns and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You will help strengthen Rumbalara’s visibility, community engagement and brand consistency while ensuring communications are culturally appropriate, accurate, timely and aligned with our values and strategic objectives.

About You

We are looking for an experienced communications professional with strong communication, creative and organisational skills who can effectively engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Youwill ideally bring:

• At least three years’ experience in communications and marketing, with experience in a larger not-for-profit organisation highly regarded.
• Experience working within an Aboriginal organisation and/or a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and history.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, speech and brief-writing skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in social media management and campaign delivery.
• Advanced Canva skills and intermediate to advanced experience with Adobe, video design software, website templates and Microsoft Office.
• The ability and willingness to lead or supervise staff as required.
• Qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Media, Digital Communications, Business, Project Management or a related field are highlyregarded but not mandatory.

For the full role requirements, please refer to the attached Position Description.

What We Offer:

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Benefits of joining our team include:

• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Competitive pay and conditions under the ACCHS Award: Administrative Grade 5, with an above-award rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• A laptop and mobile phone to support your work, where required.
• Access to fleet vehicles for work-related travel, where required.

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check, Victorian driver licence and Confirmation of Aboriginality.

To apply, please submit the following:

• One combined document containing:
  • Your cover letter, including a summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications; and
  • Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
• A current resume.

Important: Your cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria must be combined into one document and uploaded to the Cover Letter section of the Recruitment Portal. 

• Applications close: Thursday, 10 September 2026