Assistant Director, First Nations Communications

6 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia IP Australia Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

The role is responsible for working collaboratively across the agency and with other government partners, IP Australia's Indigenous Knowledge Panel and communities and stakeholders to:


• connect First Nations audiences with the work of IP Australia and build awareness and understanding of the benefits of IP Rights and how to register them


• craft culturally safe and effective communications strategies and products and identify appropriate channels to reach First Nations audiences


• support business development and outreach activities with First Nations businesses and communities ensuring appropriate information, tools and materials are developed, evaluated and maintained


• provide communication support for IP Australia's Indigenous Knowledge Panel and IP Australia's First Nations Strategy


• drive communication and support engagement activities in collaboration with policy experts, related to possible legislative and policy changes around Indigenous Knowledge as it relates to IP


• develop and deliver culturally safe internal communications strategies to celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples and recognise culturally significant events within the agency


• inspire and mentor communications staff.

Affirmative Measures eligibility

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 26 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

To become our Assistant Director, First Nations Communications, you must:


• be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be able to provide documentation as evidence to confirm your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage


• be an Australian citizen at the time of application.

Looking for more information?

For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for, please refer to the Candidate Kit available by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 26 October 2025.

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