About Us
Reef Catchments is the Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisation for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. We facilitate change and work for long-term solutions to sustain, protect, and improve our region's natural resources and environment, both now and into the future.
About You
We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator who is proactive, organised, and detail oriented. You'll have robust writing and digital skills, the ability to translate complex ideas into clear and engaging messages, and the confidence to manage media relationships and deadlines.
If you're driven by purpose and believe in the power of communication to inspire change and strengthen community connections, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications highly regarded
- Three + years prior experience in a related communications and/or media role
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate the development of high-quality communications resources and products across platforms, from engaging print to high-impact online and interactive media
- Proficient writer across various mediums including media releases, case studies, website content and long form articles
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relations and collaborate with diverse teams and individuals
- Experienced in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite, in particular, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro and Photoshop
- Experience in website content management and updates (specifically WordPress)
- Experience in social media platforms, management, and content creation (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
- Strong attention to detail, and high workflow and priority management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and in a harmonious team environment
- Photography - able to capture and process quality images for use in communications resources
Desirable
- Experienced media professional with the ability to form strong relationships with media at a local, state and national level
- Knowledge of in-house video production and editing
- Event management experience
- Experience in user testing, conducting focus groups and/or designing and conducting feedback surveys
- Experience in electronic direct mail systems such as Mailchimp
- Experience with NRM/environmental and/or not-for-profit (NFP) sector (i.e. familiarity with subject matter and business models)
We build a strong culture - Our people are our strength
Our team is comprised of skilled and outcome-focused people who are all dedicated to looking after the environment in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region. We value diversity, recognising its importance in creating our vision for resilient ecosystems and an engaged community. Our success hinges on building a team drawn from diverse backgrounds and life experiences and a commitment to deliver community and regionally relevant environmental outcomes, along with driving a culture of learning and growth. We are intentional and contemplative in shaping our team's culture, understanding that the perspectives and skills of our team members are vital. Read more on our Vision and Values here.
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📌 Communications & Media Officer
🏢 Reef Catchments
📍 Mackay