Company: First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN)
Location: Australia (WFH / Remote considered)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Generous salary with tax-effective packaging
About the Organisation
First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) is an organisation governed by First Peoples with lived experience of disability. FPDN works to improve the lives of First Peoples with disabilities and their families, advocating for their human rights and building community support networks. We engage with communities across Australia and internationally to ensure access to a community-controlled sector that is culturally safe, inclusive, and disability rights-informed.
About the Role
FPDN is expanding its community engagement efforts to raise awareness of disability rights and ensure First Nations people with disabilities have access to vital resources and support. As a Communications and Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in developing campaigns and creating accessible content that informs and empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and managing community engagement campaigns to raise awareness of disability rights issues.
- Identifying and addressing communication gaps within the disability sector and First Nations communities.
- Creating accessible resources, content, and materials for a range of audiences, ensuring that key messages are communicated effectively.
- Managing incoming communications to identify and address sector needs and gaps.
Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you should:
- Have experience in a community engagement or communications role, particularly within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations.
- Be passionate about social change and have the ability to develop accessible content for diverse audiences.
- Have knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural values and practices, with an understanding of the challenges related to the disability sector.
- Have strong time and project management skills, with experience producing impactful campaigns and content.
- Experience in disability sector communication is ideal, and lived experience of a disability would be highly desirable.
This is an Identified Role, open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants in accordance with Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.
What’s in it for you?
- Join a fast-growing, inclusive organisation focused on social change.
- Work with a supportive team to make a positive impact on First Peoples with disabilities.
- Enjoy flexibility with remote work options.
- Access generous salary packaging and benefits.
How to Apply
Job Link
https://au.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=56bf2fd080db2aaf&tk=1ida0tighgsub88r&from=serp&vjs=3
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