Communications Coordinator

About us

The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA) advocates on behalf of its member art centres located in regional and remote Western Australia. AACHWA delivers professional development programs for managers, boards, and artists; provides recruitment advice and services; and acts as an advocate to, and central point of contact for, Regional, State and Federal funding bodies.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated Communications Coordinator to join our dynamic team at our Perth office in a full-time fixed term (12-month) capacity.

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for shaping and delivering AACHWA's internal and external communications. This role ensures consistent, impactful storytelling that strengthens AACHWA's engagement, showcases our members and promotes our key activities and events.

Reporting to the Business Services Manager, the Communications Coordinator leads impactful campaigns and content that inspire action, broaden our audiences, and enhance AACHWA's visibility across the state.

The role supports all areas of the organisation, including an exciting range of projects and programs that promote and support Aboriginal Art Centre's across WA.

Some Key functions of the role will include:

• In collaboration with the Marketing & Design Coordinator you will be responsible for the Planning, coordination, implementation, and administration of AACHWA's communications strategy and execution as well as written communications in accordance with AACHWA's strategic plan and communications strategy.
• Coordinate content for key platforms, including website, e-news, member news, and social media.
• Effectively control AACHWA's written communications from inception, implementation, through to evaluation.
• Coordinate PR, press releases, and responses to stakeholder and media enquiries.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy writing and writing for impact including reports, letters to media and government stakeholders and campaigns.
• Contribute to AACHWA's strategic objectives and planning across communications and programs.
• Develop internal training materials and documentation for AACHWA staff and contractors on media liaison, photography, social media use, and more.
• Assist with visual communications and graphic design where required.
• Contribute to reporting to AACHWA board and funding bodies on communications strategy effectiveness, including media monitoring, website stats, and social media engagement.
• Assist with or prepare program budgets in liaison with leadership or financial specialists.
• Assist with increasing or diversifying funding for operational and communications requirements.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Criteria:

• At least 2 years' experience in a relevant Marketing or Communications role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing PR or communications, including media relations, development of press releases and materials, and strategic responses to enquiries or events.
• Highly proficient and broad digital skills, including in Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint), CRM software, website content management systems, social media platforms, content scheduling software, web analytics, and basic graphic design software.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in copywriting.
• Ability to contribute to strategic communications aligned with operational requirements and strategic plan, including the development of promotional plans and alignment of all marketing content.
• Experience in contributing to development of a strategic communications plan.
• Willingness and ability to travel to and work in regional and remote areas of Australia.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately deal with sensitive information.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work demands, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team.

Desirable Criteria:

• Aboriginality will be highly regarded but is not essential for the role.
• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or have an understanding of the Aboriginal art sector, particularly Aboriginal art centres.
• Experience with social impact and advocacy communications, such as reports, letters, member communications, contributions to advocacy campaigns, or similar.
• Current and valid 'C' class driver's licence.

Other Requirements:

• Must be an Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident.
• National Police Clearance.
• Working with Children Check (WWC)

Why Work For AACHWA?

In return for your skills, passion and commitment, we will offer you a rewarding challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment and a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options of up to $15,900 per annum.
• Learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations.
• 10 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• A free confidential Employee Assistance Program, providing services to support your wellbeing.
• Opportunities to travel to regional and remote art centre locations in WA.