Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service. Servicing the communities of Cape York, with the main office located in Cairns, Apunipima delivers public health care, and social and emotional well-being care, to community members. Being a part of the team at Apunipima means helping us deliver essential services as well as building capacity in communities to manage their own health care needs.
The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application.
Job Description
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Marketing, Communications and Events Officer. It’s a Marketing and Communications role at heart, with a focus on coordinating successful events in Cairns and throughout Cape York. It provides a balance of work in an office environment in Cairns, with opportunities to travel and work infrequently for events involving FIFO and community teams in Cape York. For events, you will contribute to the events calendar and provide planning and coordination for all events run across the organisation, including support for community-led events across our Centres in Cape York. You will also more generally be involved in the development or support of promotional campaigns, occasionally contributing to content development, reports and the general needs of the Marketing and Communications department.
About you:
You’ll bring some experience in creating written and visual content for different audiences, preferably working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander audiences. If you’ve worked with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other content creation tools, and know how to swing a camera, you’ll be comfortable with any content related tasks that are thrown your way. You’re confident in the work and processes involved in running events, and bring some real-world experience of planning and delivering successful events.
No matter your background, your application is welcome. If you feel the skills and experience you have are transferrable to this role, or you’re looking to step-up or upskill, you’ll find yourself in a welcoming and supportive team and I encourage you to apply.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in the role you will need;
Essential
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and communities.
Sound understanding of historical and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly within Cape York communities.
Skills in communicating respectfully and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with cultural protocols and customs, with the flexibility to undertake occasional travel throughout Cape York via light aircraft or 4WD.
Desirable
Demonstrated experience contributing to the planning and delivery of successful events, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to interpret briefs and develop engaging creative content.
Skills in creating written and visual communications for internal and external audiences, with experience using social media platforms as effective promotional and engagement tools.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Illustrator and InDesign, with strong project management capabilities and photography/videography skills for content creation.
Mandatory Requirements:
Current Queensland Drivers Licence
Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
AFP National Police Check
Desirable
Certificate or Diploma qualification in Events Management, Health Promotion or Marketing and/or Communications, or equivalent experience.
Why work for us?
Competitive salary $88,032.00 per annum
Modern facilities and resources
5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
EAP program
Our Culture
Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was established in 1994 to advocate and support the health needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cape York. Over the years, Apunipima has expanded to become a key primary health care provider across Cape York. Guided by the "Apunipima Way," Apunipima is committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge and respect the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Cape York and ensure our services are culturally responsive, informed, respectful, and ethically sound.
How to Apply
Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, submit your application, including your resume, cover letter and answers to the screening questions. Applications close on 18 September 2026.
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact hr@apunipima.org.au
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal-opportunity employer
