About the Role

The Strategic Communications & Brand Manager is an identified leadership role responsible for shaping how Ironbark communicates who we are, what we do and the impact we create.

Leading Ironbark’s communications, brand, marketing and audience engagement function, this role will strengthen our organisational identity, reputation and visibility through clear strategic messaging, meaningful storytelling and consistent brand stewardship.

Working closely with the Corporate Services Manager, CEO, Senior Management Team and managers across Ironbark, the position will develop the strategies, frameworks and standards that guide our internal and external communications.

As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position, the role brings an important cultural perspective to how Ironbark tells its stories, represents communities and communicates its impact. It will help ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, images, language, knowledge and cultural content are represented respectfully, authentically and with appropriate consultation and consent.

This is an opportunity to lead an organisation-wide function while helping tell the stories of Ironbark, our people and communities in a way that reflects who we are and the change we are working to create.

In this role, you will:

Lead the development and delivery of Ironbark’s communications, brand, marketing and audience engagement strategy.
Shape Ironbark’s organisational narrative, key messaging, brand identity and tone of voice across our programs, services and business arms.
Provide strategic communications, brand and reputation advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and managers.
Lead integrated marketing and communications campaigns across digital, print, media, events and community channels.
Oversee internal communications, major organisational announcements, media enquiries, annual reporting and other key publications.
Turn organisational outcomes and evidence into accessible stories, case studies and communications that demonstrate Ironbark’s impact.
Support stakeholder and community engagement through clear, respectful and culturally appropriate communication planning.
Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, images, language and cultural content are represented respectfully and with appropriate consultation, attribution and consent.
Lead and develop the Communications & Engagement Officer and coordinate external creative and communications suppliers.

Why this role matters

How Ironbark communicates matters.

As an Aboriginal organisation working across employment, community services and economic opportunities, our communications need to reflect the people and communities at the heart of our work.

This role will bring a First Nations perspective to how Ironbark communicates its identity, achievements and impact, while strengthening our brand, reputation and connection with our audiences.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to combine cultural knowledge with communications expertise and influence how Ironbark’s story is told across our organisation, communities and broader networks.

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong cultural knowledge and lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, with the ability to bring cultural perspectives to communications, storytelling and engagement.
Demonstrated experience across communications, brand, marketing or audience engagement.
Strong strategic thinking and the ability to turn ideas and strategy into practical communications and campaigns.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging content for different audiences.
The ability to build strong relationships and work confidently with community, senior leaders, employees, partners and external stakeholders.
Experience managing projects, competing priorities, suppliers and deadlines.
Leadership capability, with experience supporting, mentoring or developing others.
An understanding of culturally appropriate storytelling, including the respectful use of community stories, images, language and cultural knowledge.
Confidence using contemporary communications, content management, design, digital publishing and analytics platforms.

A relevant qualification in communications, marketing, public relations, brand management or a related area is highly regarded, as is experience within an Aboriginal organisation, not-for-profit, community services or social enterprise environment.

What we offer:

Salary and Benefits: $115,000 – $120,000 plus superannuation, including 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
Purpose-Driven Work: Use your skills and cultural knowledge to support an Aboriginal organisation creating meaningful employment, community and economic opportunities.
Strategic Influence: Work closely with senior leaders and help shape how Ironbark communicates its identity, impact and aspirations.
Creative Ownership: Lead an organisation-wide function spanning communications, brand, marketing, storytelling and engagement.
Career Development: An opportunity to lead, build capability and shape the continued development of Ironbark’s communications function.

Are you ready to help tell Ironbark’s story?

About Ironbark

Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation (Ironbark) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Darwin, Northern Territory. We deliver community, employment and economic services across urban, regional and remote communities throughout the Darwin/Daly Region.

Our Vision – Changing lives – one story at a time

Our Mission – Improving lives and transforming Aboriginal communities through employment, advocacy and economic opportunities

Our Values – Commitment, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage and Respect

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position.

This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT).

At Ironbark, we value lived experience, transferable skills and strong alignment with our mission. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates who bring cultural knowledge, creativity and strong communication skills to apply, including those who may be ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role.

Applications for this role will close at close of business Monday 9th November 2026.

If you have any questions or if you wish to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact us via email – [email protected]

**Please note, emailed applications are not accepted**