Policy and Communications Officer

at  Djirra

About the role

• Ongoing, full-time position
• Convenient inner-city location
• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 4, Pay Point 1 $85,126.08
• Join a passionate, dedicated and committed team at Djirra that are making a difference
• Exciting new role

About the Role
Reporting to Policy Manager, the role sits within the Office of the CEO Directorate, working within both the Policy and Strategic Communications functions.
The position will involve:
Policy (0.5 FTE) – Under the direction of the Manager, Policy the role is responsible for supporting the Policy team with administration, research and briefings that ensure policy and advocacy responses and projects align to Djirra’s priorities.
Communications (0.5 FTE) – Directed and supported by the Head of Strategic Communications and alongside the Communications team, you will provide project and functional administration and coordination support, schedule and monitor content, and undertake accurate measurement and reporting of communications activities.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements

Essential

• National Police Check
• Victorian Employee’s Working with Children’s Check
• Current Driver’s License (some out-of-hours travel, regular regional travel and/or overnights may be required)
• A minimum of three years’ experience in an administration and support role or general communication support.

Desirable

• Experience in an Aboriginal Community Controlled, legal and/or community setting.
• Diploma in business administration, social policy, law or communication (or equivalent qualification)

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
• Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
• Collaborative and inclusive team
• Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
• Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
• Cultural awareness training in both formal and informal settings is provided
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
• Located in Collingwood near public transport and nearby to some great cafes, restaurants, and the Smith St shopping precinct

Position Description : Position-Description-Policy-and-Comms-Officer-Jul-24
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will close as soon as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
To apply, please follow the link below and submit your resume, a brief cover letter and completed application form.
Please do not hesitate to contact Teresa Kyprianou, HR Advisor at hr@djirra.org.au or Kathryn Robb, Program Development & Effectiveness Manager at melm@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion or if you would like further information

• Ongoing, full-time position
• Convenient inner-city location
• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 4, Pay Point 1 $85,126.08
• Join a passionate, dedicated and committed team at Djirra that are making a difference
• Exciting new rol