Digital Communications Associate

About AWC

AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader, restoring landscapes and providing hope for Australian wildlife. Guided by science, AWC delivers measurable conservation impacts at scale to secure the future of our most endangered species.

At AWC we are inspired by the unparalleled richness of Australia’s wildlife and we are united by our determination to protect its unique animals and landscapes. It is our mission to effectively conserve all Australian wildlife and habitats and our vision is for a world where Australia’s biodiversity is valued and effectively conserved by an engaged community. 

The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other as a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders. 

AWC’s work is guided by the following values. At AWC, we are:

• Accountable – taking ownership of our actions and outcomes
• Informed – working together to acquire and apply evidence, knowledge and experience
• Respectful – demonstrating care, recognition and integrity 
• Dedicated – committed to delivering effective outcomes, with resilience and tenacity
• Innovative – applying creative thinking for effective solutions
• Sustainable – delivering long-term financial and ecological viability. 

About the Role

The Digital Communications Associate is responsible for supporting and enhancing AWC's digital presence through effective website management, digital performance analysis, and the identification of emerging technologies and opportunities. The role ensures AWC's website remains functional, engaging and aligned with organisational objectives, while providing insights and recommendations that improve audience engagement, fundraising outcomes and communications effectiveness. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external digital partners, the position contributes to the delivery of integrated storytelling, digital fundraising initiatives and continuous digital innovation that supports AWC's conservation mission.

Critical Competencies

•    Continuous improvement: A practical improvement mindset, identifying recurring process issues and translating these into useful checklists, guidance, training and workflow improvements. .
•    Professional working relationships:  demonstrated experience working respectfully and professionally with others, including in diverse, remote or high risk environments
•    Conservation commitment: A genuine interest in AWC's conservation purpose and willingness to work collaboratively in support of that purpose.
•    Stakeholder engagement and collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a small team and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
•    Digital knowledge and curiosity: Ability to remain informed about emerging digital technologies, industry trends and best practice, and apply this knowledge to improve digital performance and organisational capability.
•    Digital content and software capability: Experience using, or the ability to quickly acquire proficiency in, relevant digital and creative platforms including Drupal, Salesforce, Google Analytics, Canva, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere and Monday.com.
•    Organisation and prioritisation: Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple tasks and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
•    Digital solution delivery: Ability to understand organisational requirements, translate business needs into digital solutions, and effectively brief and manage digital agencies, web developers and other technical service providers.
•    Initiative and work ethic: Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
•    Creativity and innovation: Creative flair and the ability to identify, develop and implement engaging digital solutions that support communications, engagement and fundraising objectives.
•    Independence and accountability: Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously, exercising sound judgement and taking responsibility for delivering outcomes

Qualifications

•    Relevant tertiary qualification in digital communications, marketing, communications, information technology, web development, multimedia, or a related discipline; or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Licenses, Certificates and/or Training

•    Legal right to work in Australia.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is available to candidates Australia-wide. Applications close September 18 and that all applicant communications will be completed by November 7.

To view the detailed position description for this role, click here: Digital Communications Associate

Join our Journey

Take the leap and start your next adventure with the AWC!  AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process. 

Initial enquiries: employment@australianwildlife.org

Applications: To submit an application, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.

Please note: 

1. Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place in order to apply. Sponsorship is not available.
2. Applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a national police clearance, online medical and a values-based assessment. Please note that the cost of the police check is the responsibility of the applicant.
3. If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
4. Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy-policy. By providing us with your contact details, you consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.

AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.