Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation – ACT Branch
Communications Officer
Full-time/Part-time considered
Are you looking for a job that has impact for positive change and unlocks the collective power of nursing and midwifery union members?
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is Australia's largest union representing the professional, industrial and political interests of nurses and midwives with more than 345,000 members nationally.
The ACT Branch of the ANMF is looking to recruit a Communications Officer to support our activities that enhance member engagement, support workplace reform, and strengthen the ANMF ACT's advocacy and campaigning work.
Overview
We're establishing a Communications Officer role in the first step toward a mixed model—combining in-house expertise with ongoing support from our external communication partner. The role's scope will evolve depending on the skills and attributes of the successful applicant and the needs of the Strategy.
The Communications Officer will play a central role in delivering communications activities that enhance member engagement, support workplace reform, and strengthen the ANMF ACT's advocacy and campaigning work.
The role is designed to attract applicants with a broad range of communication skills—from generalists with capability across many communication functions to specialists with particular strengths (e.g., digital media, social media, or content creation).
About the Role
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Drive the delivery of communication activities, including lobbying and campaigning work aimed at member retention, new member attraction, and workplace reform.
* Develop high-quality member communication materials, including newsletters, social media content, digital assets, and video content.
* Create, update and maintain website content.
* Monitor, evaluate and report on member engagement with Branch communications.
* Prepare materials, reports, and communication briefs to support Branch activities.
* Liaise and collaborate with the ANMF Federal Office and other State/Territory Branches to support national communication initiatives.
* Develop material to support political lobbying and media engagement.
* Liaise directly with journalists and other media representatives.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
* Experience developing and delivering communication strategies.
* Highly effective communication skills, including sound judgment and the ability to influence diverse audiences.
* Proven skills in writing for different audiences across multiple communication channels.
* Experience working with media, including preparing media materials or engaging with journalists.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to drive results, work independently, and collaborate effectively in team environments.
* A strong commitment to worker rights and union values.
Highly Regarded
* Qualifications in communications, media, campaigning, or a related field.
* Experience in union, advocacy, or member-based organisations.
* Skills in digital communications, social media management, or analytics.
Great Place to Work
Apart from the reward of influencing the future of nursing and midwifery in Canberra, we offer:
* Competitive salary, leave loading and superannuation above the superannuation guarantee.
* Strong professional development opportunities.
* Option to accrue and bank ADOs.
* Salary sacrifice available.
* Flexible work arrangements to support a good work/life balance including possible part-time hours.
* Occasional interstate travel may be required.
Work Level & Salary Range
Given the varied skills and experience levels expected across applicants the role salary is in the range of $93,162–$133,489.
Conditions of Employment
* The position is established on a temporary basis (1–2 years) to allow the Branch to evaluate and refine the communications model. Subject to the success of the model the role may transition to a permanent position.
* 17.5% annual leave loading and 14% employer superannuation
* Up to 12 ADOs annually
* 4 weeks annual leave + 5 days paid Christmas leave
How to Apply
Please send the following, addressed to the Executive Officer:
* Your CV
* Names of two professional referees who may be contacted, one of which must be a recent manager.
* Maximum two-page document of evidence addressing the selection criteria
* The successful applicant may be considered based on written application only
Email your application as soon as possible to
We assess applications as we receive them, please apply as soon as possible. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.