Stories matter. So does the way they're told.

At Desert Blue Connect, we work across women's health, family and domestic violence services, health promotion and primary prevention initiatives. This role strengthens community awareness, supports stakeholder engagement, and contributes to positive social change.

We're looking for a creative, strategic and passionate Media & Communications Coordinator to help tell those stories, amplify community voices, strengthen awareness of our services and drive meaningful social change.

This is not your average communications role.

The Media and Communications Coordinator will create content suitable for diverse audiences, manage media relations, oversee all digital communications channels, and ensure all communications align with the organisation's values, strategic objectives, and commitment to gender equality, cultural safety, inclusion and trauma-informed practice.

The position will work collaboratively within the Community Initiatives team, managed by the Community Initiatives Manager, with additional oversight from the CEO to ensure that all communications complement organisational objectives. Operational supervision and support will be provided by Desert Blue Connect including specialist family violence knowledge and evidence-based primary prevention approaches.

If you're equal parts strategist, storyteller, content creator and relationship-builder, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Communications & Marketing

• Develop, implement and manage Desert Blue Connect's communications and media strategy

• Lead internal and external communications strategies for key projects, programs and initiatives

• Ensure consistency of organisational messaging, branding and visual identity across all platforms

• Provide strategic communications and public relations advice to the Leadership Team

• Monitor, review and evaluate communications activities against KPIs and strategic objectives

Digital Media & Content Creation

• Manage and grow Desert Blue Connect's online presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, WordPress, MailChimp and emerging platforms

• Create engaging content including photography, videography and editing, graphic design, written communications and multimedia projects

• Coordinate the production of marketing collateral, publications and organisational resources

• Lead the development and production of the Annual Report

Community Engagement & Events

• Promote organisational events, campaigns and community initiatives

• Coordinate event marketing, ticketing and advertising activities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with media, government, community organisations, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders

• Represent Desert Blue Connect at meetings, stakeholder engagements and community events as required

Continuous Improvement

• Collect and analyse communications data and insights

• Support evaluation and continuous improvement processes

• Ensure communications are inclusive, accessible and reflective of the diversity of our clients and communities

About You

You are a skilled communicator who can think strategically while also rolling up your sleeves to create outstanding content.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships and are passionate about using communications as a tool for community education, advocacy and social change.

Essential

• Relevant tertiary and/or graduate qualifications in marketing, communications, journalism, media, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in a related field

• Proven multimedia skills, such as video editing and creation, photography and audio

• Demonstrated experience and ability to work collaboratively and building relationships with key stakeholders, including with media, government and traditional owners.

• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft suite, website platforms, e-newsletter systems and social media

• Demonstrated experience in leading social media campaigns (community awareness/behaviour change) and/or experience with community engagement methodologies

• Proven track record in successful delivery and evaluation of communication campaigns

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and well-developed skills in community engagement

• Ability to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible in an environment with time pressures

• Current National Police Certificate and Working with Children’s Check, or willing to obtain

• Current driver’s license

Desirable

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design tools

• Knowledge of website and social media analytics

• Understanding of health promotion, media advocacy and behaviour change approaches

• Knowledge of women's health, family and domestic violence services, primary prevention, children's services and/or mental health and wellbeing

Why Join Desert Blue Connect?

At Desert Blue Connect, you'll join a passionate, values-driven team making a genuine difference in the lives of women, children and families every day.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead creative and meaningful campaigns

• Influence community attitudes and awareness

• Work alongside passionate professionals

• Contribute to advocacy and social change

• Grow your skills across media, communications, marketing and community engagement

• Be part of an organisation committed to courage, passion, integrity and respect

If you're ready to use your creativity and communications expertise to create real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria. To obtain further information, please email inf•@desertblueconnect.org.au or call (08) •••• •742.

Applications close 5pm Friday 26th June 2026 however if suitable candidates are identified earlier, Desert Blue Connect will commence the next stage of the process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't wait for the closing date to apply!