- Opportunity to make a positive impact

- Salary range $120,922 to $134,247 (plus 15.4% Super) 

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the ATSI Act and subject to the PGPA Act. The ILSC assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to realise economic, social, cultural, and environmental benefits that the ownership and management of land, water and water related rights can bring. The ILSC provides this assistance through the acquisition and management of rights and interests in land, salt water and freshwater country.

The Engagement and Communications Unit sits within the Policy, Strategy and Performance Directorate and is responsible for managing internal and external communications and media functions. Team responsibilities include internal and external communications; branding; media relations; and provision of advice to the ILSC Board and executives on the promotion and protection of the ILSC brand and reputation.

The ILSC is seeking a proactive Senior Media and Communications Advisor to coordinate, lead and deliver a wide range of external communications materials to support the ILSC’s media and public relations activities. This role will also support the Strategic Communications Manager in coordinating the ILSC’s media activities including content development.

Reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager, you will:

·        Influence and shape the ILSC brand through effective and engaging media management and communications advice.

·        Be a storyteller - develop media releases, speeches, pitches, and talking points.

·        Develop external communications activities in line with business strategy, and deliver initiatives promoting the ILSC purpose, performance and partnerships.

·        Coordinate the development of content across internal and external communication platforms, including media and corporate collateral.

·        Facilitate co-operative partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders which support the ILSC’s media, promotional and communication objectives.

·        Support and foster relationships with external partners to seek sponsorship opportunities for the ILSC, aligned to the ILSC sponsorship policy.

·        Provide advice on the promotion of media opportunities and key messaging around ILSC projects and initiatives.

·        Provide copywriting, contribute to content creation and provide written support where required i.e. Ministerial Briefings, Board Reporting, and occasional GCEO Reporting (internal communications).

At the ILSC we offer:

·        More than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to make a real, positive difference to the lives of First Nations peoples. When we return land and water Country to Indigenous ownership, or fund a new Indigenous enterprise or management project, we strengthen and deepen Indigenous connection to Country and advance progress towards self-determination.

·        Generous leave entitlements and work conditions, including:

-        15.4% superannuation on top of your salary

-         Flexible hybrid work environment (two days WFH)

-         Not-For-Profit salary packaging

-         Paid leave between the Christmas and New Year’s period

-         Training and development opportunities

·        Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Screen Based Equipment Scheme (eye testing and an allowance towards spectacles) and free skin checks.

If you have a passion to drive change and want your work to align with your values to make a real difference, we invite you to apply now and start the conversation.

The preferred applicant will be engaged under the provisions of the ILC Enterprise Agreement.

TARGETED VACANCY – This role is open to all applicants, however those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and meet the requirements and are ranked suitable for the role will be given priority consideration in this recruitment process. 

Applications are to include a current CV and covering letter (covering letter to be maximum two pages detailing how your skills and experience align with the Selection Criteria outlined in the Role Description accessed via the link below). Further information may be requested if you are selected for interview. You must be an Australian resident to apply for this role.

For further information and to apply please visit the ILSC Careers page at: https://www.ilsc.gov.au/careers/

For more information, please contact:  Sean Turtur – Strategic Communications Manager – 0405 618 170 or Freecall 1800 818 490. 

Applications close 2 April 2024.

At the ILSC we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.