Campaign Project Officer: Kempsey

5 days ago

Sydney, Australia Literacy for Life Foundation Full time

At the Literacy for Life Foundation, community is at the core of everything we do. To be a great fit for this role, you need to be dedicated to creating positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the power of literacy.

Position details

- Position title: Campaign Project Officer
- Position Location: Kempsey
- Employment Load: Full time; 18-month contract position, extension possible
- Reports to: NSW Regional Lead
- Direct Reports: Campaign Coordinator, Literacy Facilitators, Survey Workers, Campaign Assistant
- Salary range: $85,000 – 90,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging
- Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave, 6 x RDOs per year, concessional Christmas shutdown leave*, phone allowance

Position Brief

The Campaign Project Officer will be responsible for the project management and administration of the Campaign. They will recruit, build capacity, and manage the local Campaign staff. They will also ensure community leaders and representatives are involved in making decisions that drive Campaign delivery.

Candidate Profile

You should be passionate about social justice and the rights of First Nations people. To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be a team player who is flexible, highly motivated, and committed to supporting positive outcomes for Aboriginal people. You will be skilled at working with the unique strengths and challenges of a community and have experience building a supportive, positive work environment.

Primary Responsibilities

- Plan and organise the Campaign, including literacy classes.
- Use community-based approaches to build and grow the Campaign.
- Work alongside the Aboriginal community to ensure the Campaign is driven by and works towards community goals.
- Build a network of support for the Campaign, including community groups, government, service providers, and businesses.
- Recruit and build capacity of local Aboriginal staff so they have skills and knowledge to deliver the Campaign and improve literacy outcomes.
- Support the team to deliver literacy classes and improve literacy outcomes.
- Provide timely and accurate reporting of Campaign data and progress updates.
- Perform other reasonable tasks as required by the NSW Lead.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Experience in adult education, community development and/or language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) training with relevant tertiary qualification in one of these areas or equivalent.
2. Sound administrative, communication, and project management skills.
3. Current driver license.
4. A current National Police Check (NPC) and NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC), or the ability to successfully obtain both prior to commencement.

1. Experience working with First Nations people.
2. Experience managing a small team.
3. Experience working for a community development or not-for-profit organisation.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, send your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to admin@lflf.org.au

For more information contact Frances Merity on 0457491330 or at Frances.Merity@lflf.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close on Thursday 2 October 2025.

*Subject to Board approval

The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) First Nations Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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