Strategic Communications Team Leader

Strategic Communications Team Leader role with Djirra: lead the integration of communications into advocacy streams, drive strategic messaging and media responses, oversee reputation management, and provide executive support and staff leadership. Responsibilities include embedding communications into advocacy priorities, guiding strategy and briefs, managing proactive/reactive media engagement, coordinating support for the CEO and delegates, leading communications staff, and collaborating with Policy & Advocacy to align messaging with policy positions. Requires deep cultural understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, strategic communications experience in high-profile environments, narrative translation skills, strong writing/editing ability, and proficiency with MS Office (and Canva/Adobe Suite/Mailchimp as desirable). Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations, and compliance checks (Working with Children, National Police). Benefits include salary packaging, generous leave, EAP, and additional leave options; location is Abbotsford, Victoria, with in-person work. The role may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.