Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness Full time permanent role based in NSW, QLD, VIC or NT (Flexible work from home arrangements available) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026 ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. THE OPPORTUNITY Working as part of The Fred Hollows Foundation’s Public Affairs Team, this role supports The Foundation’s Indigenous Australia Program, and the Pacific region to develop and implement communications and advocacy initiatives, while building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally. The role supports the collection, coordination and production of stories for local and national media coverage, in partnership with the broader Communications Team, alongside the development of high-quality internal and external communications materials and publications. Working closely with the Partnerships team, the role also contributes to communications products for our key corporate and government partners to support reporting and engagement requirements. This opportunity would suit someone who brings experience working alongside communities, values authentic relationship building and is passionate about amplifying stories and initiatives that create meaningful social impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Storytelling & Content Development Produce high‑impact human‑interest stories showcasing the lived experiences and outcomes of our work across IP and the Pacific. Write high‑quality articles, features, opinion pieces, talking points, briefs, and media‑ready content. Capture and edit visual content (video and photography), or supervise others to ensure high‑quality outputs. Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and organisational voice. Media Relations Proactively engage regional and national media outlets to secure strong coverage across priority markets. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and broadcast media. Respond to media requests, prepare spokespeople, and act as a key liaison during significant announcements or events. Monitor media risks and opportunities, advising leadership accordingly. Stakeholder & Cross‑Team Collaboration Work closely with Corporate Partnerships team, the Global Philanthropy team, Programs, Markets, and the Branding team. Manage competing priorities across diverse stakeholder groups and external partners. Navigate organisational tensions with professionalism and clarity, delivering high‑quality outputs that meet both programmatic and brand expectations. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Strong journalism or communications background with demonstrated ability to write compelling human interest stories. Videography or multimedia storytelling experience (shooting, editing, scripting, taking photos). Experience working with media outlets — ideally from a newsroom, media liaison, or PR/media advisory background. Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to produce opinion pieces, long‑form articles, and high impact narratives. Experience in First Nations contexts or working with organisations such as Black Media, Koori Mail, First Nations NGOs (or similar), preferably with strong cultural awareness and sensitivity. Willingness to travel as required for the role (up to 2‑3 times per month) How we recognise your contribution Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay. Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing Generous leave allowances Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations. The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundations reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr